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An Institution of National Importance Established by The BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY ACT XVI of 1915

SYLLABUS
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (M.B.A.)
( Session 2012-13 onwards)

Offered by

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES


BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY
Varanasi 221005

www.bhu.ac.in/fms Email: fmsbhu@fmsbhu.ac.in

COURSE STRUCTURE OF MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)


Students of the two-year (four-semester) MBA shall be examined in the following Courses in accordance with the syllabi
or course prescribed in the following Ordinances.
I Semester
S.No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Name of Paper
Principles and Practices of Management
Managerial Economics
Environment and Management
Statistical Methods for Decision Making
Accounting and Financial Analysis
Marketing Management
Human Resource Management
Business Communication
Total
Add-On Course: Soft Skills Development 02 Credits

Credits
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
30

Paper Code
MB-111
MB-112
MB-113
MB-114
MB-115
MB-116
MB-117
MB-118

Credits
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
2
4
36

Paper Code
MB-211
MB-212
MB-213
MB-214
MB-215
MB-216
MB-217
MB-218
MB-219
MB-220

Credits
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
8
38

Paper Code
MB-311
MB-312
MB-313
(annexed)
(annexed)
(annexed)
(annexed)
MB-314
MB-315

Credits
4
4
4
8
4
24

Paper Code
(annexed)
(annexed)
MB-411
MB-412
MB-413

MB-AOC-I

II Semester
S.No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Name of Paper
Organizational Behaviour
Business Research Methods
Operations Research
Management Accounting and Control
Financial Management
Operations Management
Management Information Systems
Corporate Social Responsibility
Minor Project
Term End Viva Voce
Total
Add-On Course: Geo-Politics
02 Credits

MB-AOC-II

III Semester
S.No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8.
9.

Name of Paper
Entrepreneurship Development and Project Management
Strategic Management
Legal Aspects of Business
Elective I (Core)
Elective II( Core )
Elective III( Core )
Elective IV (Open )
Managing Innovation
Summer Internship
Total
Add-On Course: Knowledge Management
02 Credits MB-AOC-III

IV Semester
S.No.
1
2
3
4
5

Name of Paper
Elective V(Open )
Elective VI(Open )
Business Policy
Dissertation
Comprehensive Viva-Voce
Total
Add-On Course: Social Entrepreneurship

02Credits

MB-AOC-IV

Course Structure of MBA Program of FMS, BHU Session 2012-13 onwards

Notes and Explanations:


i)

Add on Courses are provided in each semester. The opting student would attend the lectures but would not undergo
the examination for them.
ii) Having chosen a specialization area, for example Finance, Operations, Marketing the student is to compulsorily
undergo first three electives (called Electives- Core). He/She is then given a choice to opt for next three electives
(called Electives-Open) out of nine papers. These nine papers are arranged in three categories/bunches. Each
category/bunch has three papers of which the student is required to choose one.
Elective Courses for Program:
The students shall have to select any one of the following elective groups available in the particular program being
pursued by the student.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Finance
Human Resource Management
Information Technology
Marketing
Operations Management

Minimum credit requirements for the program = 128 credits.


FINANCE
S. No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

Paper Name (Core Elective)


Corporate Financial Decisions
International Financial Management
Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
(Open Elective IV) (any one)
Corporate Tax Planning and Management
Financial Inclusion
Behavioural Finance
(Open Elective V) (any one)
Banking and Financial Services
Capital Markets and Regulatory Framework
International Accounting and Financial Reporting
(Open Elective VI) (any one)
Financial Derivatives
Insurance and Risk Management
Corporate Valuation and Mergers

Credits
4
4
4

Code
MB-FC-31
MB-FC-32
MB-FC-33

4
4
4

MB-FO-31
MB-FO-32
MB-FO-33

4
4
4

MB-FO-41
MB-FO-42
MB-FO-43

4
4
4

MB-FO-44
MB-FO-45
MB-FO-46

Credits
4
4
4

Code
MB-HC-31
MB-HC-32
MB-HC-33

4
4
4

MB-HO-31
MB-HO-32
MB-HO-33

4
4
4

MB-HO-41
MB-HO-42
MB-HO-43

4
4
4

MB-HO-44
MB-HO-45
MB-HO-46

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT


S. No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

Paper Name (Core Elective)


Labour and Employment Laws in India
Industrial Relations
Organization Development
(Open Elective IV) (any one)
Employee Welfare and Compensation Management
Performance Management
Human Resource Information Management System (HRIMS)
(Open Elective V) (any one)
Management of Change
Stress Management
Cross Cultural Management
(Open Elective VI) (any one)
Group Dynamics
Social Audit
International Labour Organization and International Labour Laws

Course Structure of MBA Program of FMS, BHU Session 2012-13 onwards

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
S. No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

Paper Name (Core Elective)


Data Base Management System
Business Intelligence and Data Mining
Enterprise Resource Planning
(Open Elective IV) (any one)
Software Project Management
e-Governance
Digital Inclusion for Development
(Open Elective V) (any one)
Information Security and Cyber Laws in Business
Artificial Intelligence for Business Applications
e-Business
(Open Elective VI) (any one)
IT Infrastructure Management
Information Systems Analysis and Design
Managing IT-Enabled Services

Credits
4
4
4

Code
MB-IC-31
MB-IC-32
MB-IC-33

4
4
4

MB-IO-31
MB-IO-32
MB-IO-33

4
4
4

MB-IO-41
MB-IO-42
MB-IO-43

4
4
4

MB-IO-44
MB-IO-45
MB-IO-46

Credits
4
4
4

Code
MB-MC-31
MB-MC-32
MB-MC-33

4
4
4

MB-MO-31
MB-MO-32
MB-MO-33

4
4
4

MB-MO-41
MB-MO-42
MB-MO-43

4
4
4

MB-MO-44
MB-MO-45
MB-MO-46

Credits
4
4
4

Code
MB-OC-31
MB-OC-32
MB-OC-33

4
4
4

MB-OO-31
MB-OO-32
MB-OO-33

4
4
4

MB-OO-41
MB-OO-42
MB-OO-43

4
4
4

MB-OO-44
MB-OO-45
MB-OO-46

MARKETING
S. No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

Paper Name (Core Elective)


Consumer Behaviour
Integrated Marketing Communication
Customer Relationship Management
(Open Elective IV) (any one)
Services Marketing.
International Marketing Management
Rural Marketing
(Open Elective V) (any one)
Sales and Distribution Management
Product and Brand Management
e- Marketing
(Open Elective VI) (any one)
Retail Management
Strategic Marketing
Advanced Marketing Research

OPERATIONS
S. No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

Paper Name (Core Elective)


Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Operations Planning
Material Management
(Open Elective IV) (any one)
Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing
Enterprise Resource Planning
Managing Technology and Innovation
(Open Elective V) (any one)
Total Quality Management
Inventory Management and Control
Business Process Reengineering
(Open Elective VI) (any one)
Advanced Operations Research
Work System Analysis and Design
Maintenance Management
-oOo-

Course Structure of MBA Program of FMS, BHU Session 2012-13 onwards

MB

AOC

SOFT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 20 (2 Credits)

The course seeks to encourage an all round development of students by focusing on soft skills. It aims to make student
aware about the importance, the role and the content of soft skills through instruction, knowledge acquisition, and
practice. The course has the objective to develop and nurture the soft skills that help develop student as a team member,
leader, and all round professional. Students are encouraged to follow these skills as self study and self driven process.
Course Structure:
Self Development and Assessment, Self-Assessment, Self-Awareness, Perception and Attitudes, Values and Belief
System, Personal Goal Setting, Career Planning, Self-Esteem, Building of Self-Confidence,
Components of communication, Principles of communication barriers, listening skills Verbal Communication,
Includes Planning, Preparation, Delivery, Feedback and Assessment of activities like Public speaking, Group
Discussion, Oral Presentation skills, Perfect Interview, Listening and observation skills, Body language
Written Communication, Technical WritingTechnical Reports, Project Proposals, Brochures, Newsletters,
Technical Articles, Technical Manuals, Official/Business Correspondence, Business letters, Memos, Progress report,
Minutes of meeting, Event reporting, Use of style, Grammar and Vocabulary for effective technical writing, Use of:
Tools, Guidelines for technical writing, Publishing,
Use of Presentation graphics, Use of Presentation aids, Study of communication.
Ethics and Etiquettes, Business Ethics, Etiquettes in social as well as Office settings, Email etiquettes, Telephone
Etiquettes, Managerial ethics and ethics as a management professional, Civic Sense.
Other Skills: Managing time, Meditation, Understanding roles of manager and their Responsibility, Exposure to
work environment And culture in todays job Places, Improving Personal Memory, Study skills that include Rapid
reading, Notes taking, Complex problem solving, creativity.
REFERENCE
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You Can Win


: Shiv Khera, Macmillan Books
7 Habits of Highly effective people : Stephen Covey, Free Press
Business Communication, Building Critical Skills: Kitty Locker & Kaczmarek, McGraw-Hill/Irwin
John Collin
: Perfect Presentation, Video Arts Marshal
Jenny Rogers
: Effective Interviews, Video Arts Marshal
Raman Sharma
: Technical Communications, Oxford
Sharon Gerson, Steven Gerson :Technical Writing Process And Product, Pearson, Education Asia, LPE
R.Sharma,K.Mohan,: Business Correspondence& Report Writing, TAG McGraw Hill
Video For Technical Education Catalog: National Education and Information Films Ltd., Mumbai.
Management Training & Development Catalog: National Education & Information Films Ltd. Mumbai.
XEBEC, Presentation Book 1,2,3: Tata McGraw-Hill
Tim Hindle
: Reducing Stress, Essential Manager Series DK, Publishing
Sheila Cameron
: Business student Handbook, Pitman Publishing
Dr. R. L. Bhatia
: Managing time for competitive Edge Lorayne Lucas, Memory Book
Robert Heller
: Effective leadership, Essential Manager series D K, Publishing Newstrom
Keith Davis
: Organizational Behavior Tata McGraw-Hill

Course Structure of MBA Program of FMS, BHU Session 2012-13 onwards I Semester

MB

111

PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF MANAGEMENT

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

This course intends to develop the basic awareness of management functions and various dimensions of organizational
life. It also attempts to provide exposure of the ethical dilemma in management practices.
Course Structure:
Introduction- Concept of Goals, Resources, Efficiency & Effectiveness; Introduction to Management discipline
and activity, Managerial Roles and Skills
Management Thought and Thinkers-Details: Scientific Management (F.W.Taylor, Gantt, Glibreths.); Classical
Organization Theory (Henry Fayol, C.I.Barnard, M.P.Follet, Max Weber); Neo-Classical Theory (Human Relations
Movement & Hawthorne Experiments, Behavioural Theory, Social Systems Theory- Niklas Luhmann) Systems
Approach; Contingency Approach
Decision Making- Phases, steps of Decision Making; Nature of managerial decision making and its types;
Conditions of Certainty, Risk and Uncertainty; Bounded rationality (Herbert Simon); Barriers to decision making;
Individual and Group Decision making.
Management Process (A)- Planning (its Nature Scope; Steps; Principles; Types of plans); Organizing (Structural
and Systemic dimensions; Authority, Responsibility & Accountability; Work division; Span of Management;
Delegation; Decentralization; Coordination; Formal & Informal Organizations; Forms of Formal Organizational
Structures, Importance of Direction)
Management Process (B)- Communication ( its Importance; Types; Process; Channels; Barriers; Communication
Network in organizations-vertical, horizontal, diagonal & informal)
Controlling (its Meaning, Steps, Importance, Sources, Designing the control process, Effectiveness of Control
Systems)
Issues of Relevance-Transnational environment and perspectives of business, Quality Management basic insights
of prominent thinkers, Quality of Work Life ( QWL); Japanese Management, Search for Excellence. Human Values
in Management Indian perspectives, values for managers, ethical dilemma in Management, Self development,
lessons from Ancient Indian traditions.
REFERENCE
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James F.Stoner,et al
: Management, Pearsons Education Delhi
Harold Koontz Heinz Weihrich: Management, Tata McGraw Hill Pub. Co., Delhi
R.N.Singh
: Management Thouht & Thinkers, S.C.& Co., Delhi
S.K.Chakraborty
: Management By Values, Oxford Univ. Press, Delhi
Amitai Etzioni
: Modern Organizations, PHI, New Delhi
D.R.Prasad, V.S.Prasad & P.Satyanarayana: Administrative Thinkers, Sterling Pub. Delhi
Priniples of Management
: George R. Terry & S.G. Franklin, AITBS, Delhi
Essentials of Management
: Joseph L. Massie, PHI, New Delhi

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3)
Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

Course Structure of MBA Program of FMS, BHU Session 2012-13 onwards I Semester

Marks

70

30
100

MB

112

MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The basic objective of this course is to make the students aware of the various economic issues that they are expected to
face as managers at the firm level and to equip them with the tools and techniques of economic analysis for improving
their decision-making skills.
Course Structure:
Nature and Scope of Economics-Micro Economics and Macro Economics. Managerial Economics and its
relevance in business decisions. Fundamental Principles of Managerial Economics - Incremental Principle, Marginal
Principle, Opportunity Cost Principle, Discounting Principle, Concept of Time Perspective. Equi-Marginal
Principle.
Demand Analysis and Demand Forecasting-Theory of Demand. Types of Demand and their characteristics.
Utility Analysis. Cardinal Utility and Ordinal Utility. Elasticity of Demand and its measurement. Price Elasticity.
Income Elasticity. Arc Elasticity. Cross Elasticity and Advertising Elasticity. Estimation of Revenue. Average
Revenue. Marginal Revenue and Elasticity of Demand. Techniques of Demand Forecasting.
Indifference Curve Analysis-Concept and Properties of Indifference Curves. Income Effect. Substitution Effect
and Price Effect. Income Consumption Curve and Price Consumption Curve. Derivation of Demand Curve.
Superiority of Indifference Curve Analysis over Utility Analysis.
Cost Analysis-Concept of Cost and Cost Classification. Accounting Cost and Economic Cost. Law of Variable
proportions - Increasing, Decreasing and Constant Returns. Cost output relationship in the short-run. Cost output
relationship in the Long-run, Production Functions. ISO-Cost Curves and their significance in cost analysis.
Economies of Scale. Least Cost Combination Concept.
Market Structure and Product Pricing-Perfect and Imperfect Market Structures. Conditions of Perfect
Competition. Price of a Product under demand and supply forces. Equilibrium Price. Price behaviour and time
element. Market Price and Normal Price. Pricing under Perfect Competition. Prices under short-run and Long-run.
Pricing under Monopoly and Monopolistic Competition. Pricing under Oligopoly. Kinked Demand Curve.
Discriminating Prices.
Factor Pricing-Pricing of labour as a factor of production. Marginal productivity theory of factor pricing.
Profit Analysis and profit Forecasting-Concept of Profit. Accounting Profit and Economic profit. Theories of
Profit. Dynamic Theory of Profit. Risk and Uncertainty-Bearing Theory of Profit. Innovation Theory of Profit.
Profit Forecasting and Management of Profit. Profit Standards and the problems relating to Profit Maximization.
National Income-Definition of national income. Product and money flows. Measurement of National Income
Net output or value method. Factor Income method. Expenditure method. Choice of Methods. Growth and
composition of Indias National Income.
Recent Economic Issues and Developments:
REFERENCE:
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Thomas & Maurice


: Managerial Economics-Concepts and Applications, Irwin Professional Pub
Haynes, Mote & Paul : Managerial Economics, McGraw Hill Publication
Dean Joel
: Managerial Economics, Prentice-Hall
Gupta G.S.
: Managerial Economics, Tata McGraw Hill Publication
Koutsoyiannis A
: Modern Microeconomics. Macmillan,
Diwedi D. N.
: Managerial Economics, Pearson Education India
Petersen, Lewis and Jain : Managerial Economics. Pearson Education India
Salvatore Domonik
: Principles of Microeconomics, Prentice-Hall
Varshney & Maheshwari: Managerial Economic, Sultan Chand & Sons
Stonier & Hague
: A Text Book of Economic Theory, Pearson
Mankiw
: Economics-Principles and Application, Cengage Learning.
Slowman &Sutcliffe
: Economics for Business, Pearson Education

Marks

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements (carrying 14
marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will be four alternate sets of
questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A & B. The last question (14 marks)
will be short note type containing four options out of which any two options are required to be attempted.

Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3)

Write up, Presentation and Participation


Total Marks

Course Structure of MBA Program of FMS, BHU Session 2012-13 onwards I Semester

70
30
100

MB

113

ENVIRONMENT AND MANAGEMENT

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The course aims at providing an overview of various dimensions of business environment. It seeks to familiarize the
students with various aspects of economic, social, political & cultural environment of India. It intends to provide a deeper
understanding of the environmental factors as they influence the Indian business enterprises. Case studies as pedagogical
tool would be used to introduce the students to the environment in which the businesses operate.
Course Structure:
Introduction- Concept, Characteristics, dimensions and relevance of Business environment. Types of environment:
internal &external environment, micro and macro environment.
Globalization & its impact on Indian Economy-Meaning & levels of globalization, Factors Influencing
Globalization, Globalization strategy for a company, Globalization in India.
Economic Environment- Nature and Structure of Indian Economy. Development strategies of economic
development in India since Independence. Economic Planning and control in India. Broad policies and strategies
relating to Agriculture, Industry, SMEs, KVIC, etc and their effects on business. Effects of Monetary policy,Fiscal
Policy ,Union & State Budget on business. Macroeconomic scenario and its appraisal in the pre and post Reform
period.
Political and Legal Environment- Basic tenets of the Indian Constitution, Review of functions of Political
institution in India-Legislature, Executive & Judiciary, their influence on Indian Business, Centre- State
relationships evolving role of state /government.
Social & cultural environment In India-Salient features of Indian society class & caste structure of Indian
society , Secularism in Indian Society , Rural Urban differences , Joint family system, Business Participation in
social & cultural affairs , Size & growth rate of population ,Age structure of population, Demographic dividend & its
impact on business & growth. Effects of society and culture on business.
Technological Environment in India- Technology & competitive Advantage Changing technological environment
in India,in house R& D in Indian Industries , difference in the levels of science & technology across countries ,
Natural Environment-Environmental protection & sustainable Industrial development, Environmental
Degradation, Environmental policy, EMS Standard, ISO 1400, Environmental Auditing, clearance by permissions
for establishing an Industry Environmental, concerns in developing countries
Issues of Relevance-Public & private sector in Indian Economy their division, role, performance & problems,
Privatization & disinvestment -meaning, rationale & evolution of privatization policy in India, Joint sector & cooperative sector.
REFERENCE:
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N.K.Sharma : Business Environment in India, Pinnacle Technology


K Ashwathappa : Essentials of business Environment, McGraw Hill Education
F.Cherunillam : Business Environment, Himalaya Publication
Dutt & sundaram : Indian Economy, S. Chand Publisher
Vatsyanam : Indian Society & Social Institutions, Atlantic Publishers
Marks

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements (carrying 14
marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will be four alternate sets of
questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A & B. The last question (14 marks)
will be short note type containing four options out of which any two options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation

Total Marks

Course Structure of MBA Program of FMS, BHU Session 2012-13 onwards I Semester

70
30
100

MB

114

STATISTICAL METHODS FOR DECISION MAKING

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The objective of the course is to make the students familiar with basic statistical techniques and their applications in
managerial decision making.
Course Structure:
Statistics: An Overview-Importance for learning statistics for mangers. Statistical thinking and analysis, Types of
Statistical Methods, Importance and scope of statistics, especially in Business Management
Fundamentals of Probability-Concept of probability, Definition of probability, Counting rules for determining the
number of outcomes, Rules of probability and algebra of events. Probability tree diagram, The Bayes Theorem
Probability Distributions-Probability distribution function, Cumulative probability distribution function, Expected
value and variance of a random variable, discrete probability distributions Binomial and Poisson, Continuous
probability distribution Normal, Approximation of Binomial and Poisson distribution of Normal distribution
Statistical Decision Theory-Steps in decision theory approach. Types of decision making environments, decision
making under uncertainty, Decision making under risk, Posterior probabilities and Bayesian analysis, Decision tree
analysis
Measure of Central Tendency-Objectives of averaging. Requisites of measure of central tendency. Mathematical
averages arithmetic mean (simple and weighted), geometric mean , harmonic mean. Averages of position-median
and mode. Partition values- quartiles, deciles and percentiles. Relationship between mean, median and mode.
Comparison between measures of central tendency.
Measure of Dispersion-Significance of measuring dispersion (variation). Classification of measure of dispersion.
Distance measures- range and interquartile range or deviation. Average deviation measures- mean absolute
deviation, Variance and standard deviation. Chebyshevs theorem. Coefficient of variation. Skewness, Moments and
Kurtosis: Measures of Skewness, Moments moments about mean, moments about arbitrary point, moments about
zero or origin. Measures of Kurtosis.
Importance of Index Numbers in business studies: Different methods of constructing Price and Quantity Index
Numbers. Fixed Base and Chain Base Index Numbers. Problems of reversibility in Index Numbers.
Analysis of Time Series: Components of a Time Series. Determination of secular Trend and Seasonal Variations in
business data. Least Squares Method as a Tool for Forecasting.
Test of Significance and its Designing: Null Hypothesis and Level of significance. Concept of Standard Error of
Mean. Confidence Limits.
Tests of Variables and Proportions: Students t test in small samples. Application of X2 test. Testing of
coefficients of Correlation. Analysis of Variance. Latin Square Design
Correlation and Regression Analysis: Karl Pearsons Co-efficient of Correlation and Spearmans Coefficient of
Correlation by Ranking Method. Concept of Regression and the difference between Correlation and Regression.
Lines and Equations of Regression. Regression as a Predicting Tool.
REFERENCE
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Alan Bryman, Emma Bell


: Business Research Methods, Oxford University Press
Donald R, Cooper, Pamela S Schindler : Business Research Methods, Tata McGraw-Hill Education
Mark Saunders, Philip Lewis, Adrian Thornhill: Research Methods for Business Students, Prearsons Education India
Levin R I & Rubin D.S..
: Statistics for Management, PHI, New Delhi
Davis & Pecar
: Business Statistics using Excel , Oxford University Press
Sharma J.K.
: Business Statistics, Pearson, New Delhi
Beri
: Statistics for Management, TMH, New Delhi
Gupta S.P. & Gupta M.P.
: Business Statistics, S Chand & Sons, New Delhi.

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

Course Structure of MBA Program of FMS, BHU Session 2012-13 onwards I Semester

Marks

70

30
100

MB

115

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The main objective of this course is to acquaint the students with fundamental concepts and processes of accounting so
that they are able to appreciate the nature of item presented in the annual accounts of a firm. Further, it aims at
familiarizing the student with those significant tools and techniques of financial analysis, which are useful in the
interpretation of financial statements. These tools and techniques form an important part of management planning and
control systems. Thus, the course does not intend to make the students expert accountant.
Course Structure:
Financial Accounting: Definition, Nature and Scope of Accounting. Accounting Principles. Accounting Concepts
- Business Entity, Money Measurement, Going Concern, Cost Periodicity, Matching and Realization, Accounting
Conventions - Consistency, Full Disclosure, Conservatism and Materiality. Difference between accounting concepts
and conventions. Indian Accounting Standards. Difference between traditional and modern accounting.
Orientation in Accounting: Double Entry System and Recording of Transactions into the Journals. Posting
Transactions into Ledger. Sub-division of Journals. Preparations of Trial Balance. Capital and Revenue.
Preparation of Annual Accounts - Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheet. Adjustment Entries. Form of
Company Annual Accounts as per Companies Act. Segment Reporting. International Financial Reporting Standards.
(NO QUESTION TO BE ASKED AT THE EXAMINATION FROM THIS PART. BUT MAY FORM PART OF
CLASS TESTS/QUIZZES).
Analysis of Financial Statement: Financial Statements - Meaning, Nature and Limitations. Meaning of Financial
Analysis. Significance of Financial Analysis to Different Parties. Vertical vs. Horizontal Analysis. Internal Vs.
External Analysis. Trend percentages and Common size statement.
Techniques of Financial Analysis: Accounting Ratios - Meaning, Significance and Limitations. Classification,
Computation and interpretation of Liquidity Ratios, Leverage Ratios, Activity/ turnover Ratios and Profitability
Ratios. Du-point Analysis. Funds Flow Statement - Meaning and Need. Preparation and Interpretation. Cash Flow
Statement - Meaning, Need, Preparation and Interpretation.
Valuation of Assets: Valuation of Shares - Need and Methods. Asset Backing and Yield. Valuation of Goodwill Need and Methods. No. of years Purchase of Average Annual Profit. No. of Years Purchase of Average Annual
Super Profit, Capitalization of Super Profit and present Value of expected Super Profit. Valuation of Inventory Need and Methods. First in First out (FIFO). Last in First out (LIFO). Average cost. Special Identification.
Price Level Changes and Accounting: Problems created by changing price level. Introduction to approaches to
price level adjustments - Current Purchasing Power/Index Number and Current Cost.
Current Issues: Forensic Accounting, Money Laundering, Financial intelligence.
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

H.G.Guthman :Financial Statements Analysis, PHI


Myer
:Financial Statements Analysis PHI
Robert Anthony & Reece :Management Accounting - Text
& Cases, Richard D. Irwin,
Morton Backer
:Modern Accounting Theory, PHI
Roy, A.Foulke :Financial Statement Analysis, McGraw-Hill
Shukla & Grewal : Advanced Accounts , S. Chand &
Company Limited
Mukherjee & Roy : Studies in Accounting Theory, World
Press Pvt. Ltd. Calcutta

8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

Jain & Narang :Advanced Accountancy, Kalyani


Publishers
Khan & Jain : Management Accounting, Tata McGrawHill Education
Bhandari & Kulshrestha :Essays in Accounting, Sahitya
Bhawan
Roy G.D. : A Survey of Accounting Ideas , Alpha Pub.
Concern
Sehgal A., Sehgal D. :Taxmans Financial Accounting
Bhattacharya S.K. & Dearden : John :Accounting for
Management, Vikas Pub House

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:

Marks

The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements (carrying 14
marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will be four alternate sets of
questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A & B. The last question (14 marks)
will be short note type containing four options out of which any two options are required to be attempted.

70

Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

30
100

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116

MARKETING MANAGEMENT

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

This course intends to provide an experienced-based approach to marketing theory and its practical application. The
course is designed to enable the students to learn the basic of marketing. Topics of the syllabus shall be addressed and
discussed from an application oriented perspective.
Course Structure:
1.
2.

Conceptual Framework of Marketing:


Concept, Meaning, definition, nature, scope and importance of marketing; Marketing concept and its evolution;
Core concepts of marketing
Need, Want, Desire, Benefits, Demand, Value, Exchange,
Goods Services Continuum, Product, Market
Customer Satisfaction, Customer Delight.
Approaches to Marketing Product Production - Sales Marketing Societal Relational. Concept of Marketing Myopia.
Selling versus marketing.
Holistic Marketing Orientation & Customer Value
Adapting marketing to new liberalised economy - Digitalisation, Customisation, Changing marketing practices

3.

Market Analysis and Selection:


Nature, Process and Contents of Marketing Plan - Marketing environment macro and micro components and their impact
on marketing decisions; The changing marketing environment, Controllable and Uncontrallable factors effecting marketing
decisions, Analyzing needs and trends in Political , Economic, Socio-cultural and Technical Environment PEST Analysis,
Micro Environment Industry & Competition. Concept of Market Potential & Market Share
Concept, Characteristics of consumer and organizational markets, Buyer Behaviour, 5 step Buyer decision process
Definition, Need & Benefits. Bases for market segmentation of consumer goods, industrial goods and services. Segment,
Niche & Local Marketing, Effective segmentation criteria, Evaluating & Selecting
Target Markets, Concept of Target Market and
Positioning and differentiation strategies, Concept of positioning Value Proposition & USP.
Marketing Information System, Strategic marketing planning and organization.

3.

Marketing Mix:
Product Decision- Concept of a product; Classification of products; Major product decisions; Product line and product mix;
Branding; Packaging and labeling; Product life cycle strategic implications; New product development and consumer
adoption process.
Price Decision- Concept, and Meaning of Price and Pricing, Significance of Pricing Decision, Factors affecting price
determination; Pricing Methods and Techniques, Pricing policies and strategies; Discounts and rebates.
Place Decision- Nature, functions, and types of distribution channels; Distribution channel intermediaries; Channel
management decisions, Marketing channel system - Functions and flows; Channel design,
Channel management Selection, Training, Motivation and evaluation of channel members; Channel dynamics - VMS, HMS, MMS; Market
logistics decisions.
Promotion Decision- Communication Process; Promotion mix advertising, personal selling, sales promotion, publicity
and public relations; Media selection; Advertising effectiveness; Sales promotion tools and techniques.
Emerging Concepts in Marketing Management:

REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Philip Kotler : Marketing Management, Pearson Education/PHI.


Stanton
: Fundamentals of Marketing, McGraw Hill
Rajan Saxena : Marketing Management, Tata McGraw Hill.
Philip Kotler and Gary Armstrong : Principles of Marketing 12th
Edition, Pearson Education, PHI
Ramasamy & Namakumari : Marketing Management, Macmilan
India.
S.Jayachandran : Marketing Management, Tata McGraw Hill
Rampal and Gupta : Case and Simulations in Marketing, Golgatia,
Delhi

8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

Etzel Walker : Fundamentals of Marketing Stanton, Tata-McGraw


Hill, New Delhi
McCarthy E.J : Basic Marketing: A managerial approach, Irwin,
New York.
Bovee and John Thill : Marketing, McGraw-Hill
Kotler, Lilien & Moorthy : Marketing Models, Prentice-Hall of
India
H.Kaushal
: Case Study Solutions Marketing, Macmillan
Publishers India Ltd.
William D. Perreault Jr
: Basic Marketing, McGraw-Hill
Companies,Inc

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:

Marks

The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements (carrying 14
marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will be four alternate sets of
questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A & B. The last question (14 marks)
will be short note type containing four options out of which any two options are required to be attempted.

70

Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

30
100

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MB

117

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The present course aims at familiarizing the participants with various aspects of HRM. It aims at providing a rich fund of
contemporary knowledge , time tested principles, basic concepts, emerging ideas, evolving theories, latest technique ,
ever changing procedures & practices in the field of HRM in a comprehensive way.
Course Structure:
Human resource management; Meaning, definition, scope, Objectives and functions of Human Resource
Management, Evolution of HRM, relevance of study of HRM, Personnel Management vs. Human Resource
Management, Challenges of HRM, HRM environment; Strategic HRM.
Human Resource Policy- Meaning, definition, importance, characteristics of good HR Policy.
Human Resource Planning-Meaning, definition, importance, characteristics of good HR factors affecting HR
Planning, barriers of HR Planning, HR Planning process
Job Analysis And Design-meaning, definition, process of job analysis, problems in job analysis, job design; factors
affecting job design, process of job design, contemporary issues in job design.
Human Resource Acquisition
Recruitment; meaning, definition, importance, factors governing recruitment, recruitment process.
Selection; meaning, definition, stepwise selection process, barriers to selection, selection in Indian context,
Placement; meaning and purpose, problems in placement
Internal Mobility: Promotions, transfers and separations; purpose, principles, types, reasons, of promotions and
transfers. Lay-off, resignation, dismissal or discharge, retrenchment and VRS
Orientation; meaning and purpose, typical orientation programs, requisites, evaluation and problems of orientation
Training and Development: Nature of Training and Development; Inputs in Training and Development; Gaps in
Training; Training and Development as source of competitive Advantage, Training Process; Deriving Instructional
Objectives, Designing, Implementation and Evaluation of the Training Program.
Performance Appraisal-Performance Appraisal; Meaning and Definition & Objectives; Performance Appraisal
and Competitive Advantage; Appraisal Process;
Job Evaluation; Scope, Process and Methods of Job Evaluation, Pitfalls of Job Evaluation; Alternative to Job
Evaluation
Employee Remuneration; Components of Remuneration ; Wages and Salary Incentives ; Fringe Benefits ;
Perquisites ; Non Monetary Benefits ; Importance of an Ideal Remuneration System ;Factor Influence Employee
Remuneration ;External Factors ; Internal Factors; Remuneration Plans and Business Strategy ; Devising a
Remuneration Plan ; Challenges of Remuneration ; Wage Policy in India ; Concepts of Wages ; Minimum Wages ;
Fair Wages ;Living Wages
Incentive payments; Incentives Payments ; Meaning and Definition ; Importance ; Prerequisites for an Effective
Incentives System ; Scope of Incentives System ; Types of Incentives System; Employee benefits and services;
meaning, definition, types, significance, administration and future of employee benefits and services.
Human Resource Management and Ethics; nature, importance and relevance of HRM ethics, ethical issues in
HRM, HR Audit; nature, benefit, scope and approaches to HR Audit
Employee Welfare; Meaning and Definition, Merits and Demerits of Welfare Measures, Types of Welfare
Activities; Welfare Measures Inside the Work Place, Welfare Measures Outside the Work Place, Intra-mural
Facilities, Extra-mural Facilities, Welfare Facilities by the Government, Welfare Activities by the Trade Unions,
Welfare Work by Voluntary Agencies, Statutory and Non- statutory, Statutory Provisions, Non-statutory Benefits.
REFERENCE:
1.
2.
3.
4.

V S P Rao :Human resource Management, Excel Books,


New Delhi
K Ashwathappa :Text & Cases in Human Resources
Management, Tata McGraw Hill
Arun Monappa : Managing Human resources, McMillan
Kesho Prasad : Strategic Human Resource Management,
Prentice Hall India

5.
6.
7.

Ronald R.Sims : Human resource Management, Indian


Associated Press
Gary Dessler
: Human resource Management, Pearson
Education India
Wayne Mondy : Human resource Management, Pearson
Education India

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:

Marks

The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements (carrying 14
marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will be four alternate sets of
questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A & B. The last question (14 marks)
will be short note type containing four options out of which any two options are required to be attempted.

70

Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

30
100

Course Structure of MBA Program of FMS, BHU Session 2012-13 onwards I Semester

MB

118

BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 20 (2 Credits)

This course intends to develop good communication skills in students for their future jobs and endeavors in the corporate
word so that they can gain a cutting edge over their other counterparts within the country and across the globe.
Course Structure:
Meaning and importance of Communication in business, the process of Communication, models of
Communication, types of information order, advise, suggestion, motivation, persuasion, warning and education.
Channels of communication-their effectiveness and limitations, media of communication, barriers of
communication, approaches to effective communication, and tools of communication: diction, sentence, paragraph,
punctuation and report writing.
Group Communication through Committees-Conference Seminar, Symposia and Other Formal Communication
with Public At Large; Interviews and Group Discussion
Specific of business Communication-essentials of effective business Communication structure of business
correspondence: inquires and replies, orders and their executions, complaints and adjustments, credit and status
inquires, agency letters and sales letters.
Strategies to improve reading skills-speaking skills, listening skills; guidelines to effective public speaking;
developing job application-covering letter, resume, interviewing: negotiating the job offer.
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Lesikar, Petit & Flately


Poe & Fruchling
Taylor
Diwan & Aggarwal
Baugh, Frrayer & Thomas

: Lesikears Basic Business Communication, Tata Mcgraw Hill


: Basic Communication; AITBS
: English Conversion Practice; Tata Mcgraw Hill
: Business Communication; Excel
: How to write first class Business Correspondence; Viva Books

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

Course Structure of MBA Program of FMS, BHU Session 2012-13 onwards I Semester

Marks

70

30
100

MB

AOC

II

GEO-POLITICS AND WORLD TRADING SYSTEM

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 20 (2 Credits)

To sensitize the learners about the world of geopolitics that has a strong influence in the lives of all citizens of the world
& to make them aware about the implications of a business effort in the context of a given geopolitical environment.
Course Structure:
Global Political and legal environment
Trading with enemy
International Oil politics
Trade in strategic materials
Technology transfer and geopolitical considerations
Trade and peace move together India, China & East Asia case in point
Food supply for geopolitical influence
Emergence of Multinationals as control tools
REFERENCE
News papers and periodicals
Websites and journals of IMF, World Bank, WTO, UNO etc.

Course Structure of MBA Program of FMS, BHU Session 2012-13 onwards II Semester

MB

211

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The present course aims to develop the interpersonal abilities in the students. It aims to develop an intimate
understanding of the individual and group behavior.
Course Structure:
Understanding Organization, Behaviour & OB-Organization as a Social Unit, Concept of Learning Organization,
Roles & Skills of Managers. Knowing Behaviour- approaches to understand it (Cognitive, Behaviouristic & Social
Cognitive) Field of OB: Individual, Groups & Systems as building blocks, contributing disciplines, Challenges &
Opportunities of OB.
Bases of Individual Behaviour-Basic individual differences (ability & biographical characteristics); Personality:
Meaning, Big Five Personality Traits, MBTI. Perception: Meaning, Role of Object, Environment and Observer;
Judging Others. Learning: Meaning, Theories: Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning & Social Learning;
Methods to shape Behaviour (reinforcement, punishment, & extinction), OB Mod.
Individual Behaviour in Organization-Attitudes: Components, functions, changing attitudes, work attitudes (Job
satisfaction & Organizational Commitment) Motivation: Concept, Content Theories (Maslow, Herzberg,
McClelland, McGregor); Process Theories (Vrooms Model); Contemporary Theories: (Equity Theory, Attribution
Theory). Creativity: Nature, process and its facilitation on organization.
Groups in Organization-Groups; Types, their development stages, concept of role, status, norms size and
cohesiveness. Group decision making techniques, Group Think & Group Shift ; Transactional Analysis; Four Life
positions. Influence, Power & Politics: Concept of influence, bases of power, political behavior: concept &
contributing factors. Stress & Conflict: meaning& causes of stress, types of conflicts (intra individual &
interactive), coping strategies for stress & conflict; negotiation skills. Communication: Process, types, barriers;
Grapevine
Leadership & Organizational Change-Concept, Trait, Behavioural and Contingency (Fiedler, Hersey& Blanchard)
theories; leadership styles, successful & effective leadership.
Organizational Change: concept, resistance to and managing change.
REFERENCE
1. Laurie J. Mullins
2. Ian Brooks
3. Stephen P Robbins
4. L. M. Prasad
5. Kieth Davis
6. Fred Luthans

: Essentials of Organizational Behaviour, Pearson Learning


: Organizational Behaviour, Pearson Learning
: Organisational Behaviour, Prentice Hall Inc.
: Organisational Behaviour, Sultan Chand & Sons
: Organisational Behaviour, McGraw Hill
: Organisational Behaviour, McGraw Hill

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

Course Structure of MBA Program of FMS, BHU Session 2012-13 onwards II Semester

Marks

70

30
100

MB

212

BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

This course gives a comprehensive introduction to the subject of business research methods. The objective of this course
is to develop the research skills of the students in investigating the business problems with a view to arrive at objective
findings, interpretation of data and conclusions of their investigation in the form of systematic reports. Further,
acquainting students with all modern and universally applied research concepts, tools and techniques and encouraging
them to apply their acquired theoretical knowledge to real-life situations are paramount course objectives.
Course Structure:
Introduction to Business Research-Meaning and Significance of Research in Business; Different Approaches to
Research Scientific Methods and Non-scientific Methods; Types of Business Research; The Research Process;
Ethics in Business Research.
The Research Problem and Design-Formulation and Definition of Business Research Problem; Formulation of
Research Hypotheses, Business Research Design Meaning and Formulation; Research Design Classification
Exploratory Research Design (Secondary Data & Qualitative Research), Descriptive Research Design (Survey &
Observation) and Causal Research Design (Experimentation); Potential Sources of Errors in Research
Sampling Design and Measurement Techniques-The Sampling Design Process; Types of Sample Design
Probability and Non-probability Sampling Designs; Size of Sample; Sampling Errors; Concept of Measurement and
Scaling; Important Scaling Techniques Comparative and Non-comparative; Reliability and Validity of
Measurement.
Data Collection Tools and Data Processing-Questionnaires and Observation Forms; Questionnaire Design
Process; Collecting Primary Data through Observations, Semi-structured Interviews, In-depth Interviews and
Questionnaire; Processing of Research Data Editing, Coding, Classification and Tabulation
Analysis of Data-Exploring, Displaying and Examining Data; Basic Data Analysis Descriptive Statistics;
Univariate Statistics Hypotheses Testing; Bivariate Analysis Test of Differences and Measures of Association;
Multivariate Analysis.
Business Research Report-Importance of the Report & Presentation; Business Report Format; Report Writing; Oral
Presentation; Research Follow-up
Research Project-The student or group of students needs to apply this course learning in a real research project of
their interest area with submission of research project report and class presentation of the same.
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Cooper and Schindler : Business Research Methods, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi
Malhotra N.K.
: Marketing Research An Applied Orientation, Pearson Education, New Delhi
William G. Zikmund : Business Research Methods, Cengage Learning, New Delhi
Saunders, Lewis & Thornhill: Research Methods for Business Students, Pearson Education, New Delhi
Panneer Selvam
: Research Methodology, Prentice Hall of India,Delhi
Beri G.C
: Marketing Research, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi
Karlinger, Fred N.
: Foundations of Behavioural Research.
Mohsin, S.M.
: Research Methods in Behavioural Research.
Tull & Hawkins
: Marketing Research, Prentice Hall of India,Delhi

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

Course Structure of MBA Program of FMS, BHU Session 2012-13 onwards II Semester

Marks

70

30
100

MB

213

OPERATIONS RESEARCH

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

This paper intends to acquaint the student with the management of different operational aspects of organizations
especially with respect to the manufacturing, assembling and servicing processes with numerical and quantitative
technical value addition.
Course Structure:
Introduction to Operation Research-Managerial Decision Making and, Different Models of Operation Research:
Principles and Types, Nature and Scope of Related to other Functional Area of Business, Duties and Responsibilities
of Personnel.
Introduction to Linear Programming-Formulation of Linear Programming Problems Graphical Solution to Two
Variable Problems, Simplex Method and Its Applications, Duality in linear programming, Primal and dual LP
problems
Transportation problems-Introduction, Initial Basic Feasible Solution: North West corner rule, Least Cost method,
Vogels Approximation method. Optimality test, Modified Distribution (MODI) Method and Stepping Stone Method
Assignment Problem-Introduction to the Assignment Model, Hungarian Assignment Algorithm, Solution to the
Assignment Problem: Maximization and Minimization Cases.
Construction of a Network Diagram-Application of Networks in Project Management: Program Evaluation and
Review Technique (PERT) Model, Determination of Critical Path. Distribution of Project Completion Time, Critical
Path Method (CRM) Model, Application of CPM and PERT Models
Game Theory
: Introduction, Technology, Classification, Payoff Making, Maximin and Minimax Strategies,
saddle Point, Mixed Strategies Games without Saddle Point.
Waiting Line : Introduction, Basic Characteristics, Input/Arrival Process, Service Facility / Mechanism, Depulori /
outlet, Terminology and Notions, M/M/1 Model.
Replacement : Introduction, Replacement Policies for equipment or assets with deteriorating operational efficiency
over time.
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Thompson W.W.
: Operations Research Technique, Coloumbus, Ohio, C. E. Merrill Books (1967)
Acoff & Susoni M.
: Operations Research
Levin R. I., Rubin D. S. & Stinson J.P.
: Quantitative approaches to management, Mcgraw, Hill
Bierman H., Bonini C. P. & Houseman W. H.: Quantitative analysis for business Decision, Richard D. Irwin Inc (65)
Hiller F. S. & Lieberman G. J.
: Introduction to Operations Research
Taha H. A.
: Operations Research an Introduction, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Lts., New Delh
Gupta PK and Hira DS: Operations Research, S.C. Chand
Shenoy G V, Sherma S. C. & Srivastava U. K.: Operations Research for management

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

Course Structure of MBA Program of FMS, BHU Session 2012-13 onwards II Semester

Marks

70

30
100

MB

214

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING AND CONTROL

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The objective of this course is to expose the students to the applied aspect of accounting and making them familiar with
the techniques of using Accounting information for decision making. Having been introduced to these techniques and
having acquired the ability to understand accounting language, the students should be in a position to make effective use
of accounting information in resolving the problems, which they may face as managers. Applied side of the subject will
be given more emphasis and attention as compared to its conceptual aspect. Consequently, case-method of teaching will
be used besides class lectures.
Course Structure:
Introduction-Meaning, Functions, Scope and Limitations of Management Accounting, Financial Accounting vs.
Management Accounting
An orientation to Cost Accounting-Purpose of Cost Accounting, Elements of cost, Kinds of costing, Classification
of Costs, Methods of Cost variability
Break-Even Analysis-Meaning, Graphic presentation, Preparation of break-even charts and their interpretation,
Managerial uses of Break-even analysis,
Marginal Costing-Meaning of Marginal Cost, Analysis of Incremental costs and revenues,
Management
Application of Marginal Income Accounting
Activity Based Costing-Concept, main activities and their cost drivers, developing ABC System.
Budgeting-Definition of a budget, Kinds of budgets, Preparation of a Budget, Budgetary Control, Flexible
Budgeting, Zero Base Budgeting, Performance Budgeting
Standard Costing-Meaning, Types of Standard and their revision, Difference between budgeting and standard
costing. Kinds of Variances, Their use in making appraisal and fixing responsibility, Procedure of setting standard
cost - Material, Labour and Overhead.
Responsibility Centres-Cost Centres, Profit Centres and Investment Centres, Inter divisional transfer pricing
concept and methods.
Current issues-Social Accounting, Human Resource Accounting, Balance Score Card
Discussion of real life business Cases.
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Anthony Robert N. & Reece James S : Management Accounting, Irwin


Anthony Robert N & Welsch Glenn A: Fundamentals of Management Accounting, R.D. Irwin
Hongren Charles T. : Introduction to Management Accounting, Pearson Education India
Bhattacharya S.K. & Dearden John : Accounting for Management, Tata McGraw-Hill Pub.Co.Ltd., ND
Hingorani N.L., Ramanathan A.R. & Grewal T.S.: Management Accounting, Sultan Chand & Sons.
Khan M.Y. and Jain P.K. :Management Accounting Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Co. Ltd. , New Delhi
Kishore Ravi M.
: Taxmans Advanced Management Accounting

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

Course Structure of MBA Program of FMS, BHU Session 2012-13 onwards II Semester

Marks

70

30
100

MB

215

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The present course aims at familiarizing the participants with the skills related to basic principles, tools and techniques of
financial management.
Course Structure:
Concept of finance-Scope and objectives of finance, Functions of Financial Management, Role of Finance
Manager, Financial Planning & Strategies. Forms of Business Organization and Financial Considerations underlying
the choice of form of business organization.
Concept & Principles of Capital Structure-Leverage Analysis operating, financial and combined leverage and
its implications, Indifference point.
Long term Sources of Fund equity share, preference shares, debentures, bonds, warrants, venture capital and
ploughing back of profits. Short Term Sources of Funds Commercial Paper, Certificate of Deposit, Treasury Bills.
Financial MarketsNature and Significance of Primary and Secondary Markets, objectives and functions., indices
of BSE, NSE and OTCEI and its calculation.
Financial Institutions Nature, Types and Functions, Investment Bank, Investment Companies, Commercial Banks.
Time Value of Money-Risk and return analysis, Concept and significance of cost of capital and its computation
Concept and Significance of Capital Budgeting, Appraisal Techniques for Risk Free Projects.
Working Capital ManagementMeaning, Significance & factors influencing the level of working capital
management .Management of cash, receivables and inventory.
Dividend DecisionPloughing back of profits, forms of dividends, factors affecting dividend policy, dividend
payout decisions.
Issues of Relevance-Shareholders value and its calculation, EVA/VAR, Financial reengineering, Derivatives,
Venture capital financing, stock Market Index calculation,
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

J Fred Weston & Eugene F. Brigham


Franklin R. Edwards & Cindy W. Ma
James Van Horne
Walker E. W.
Srivastava, R. M.
Srivastava, R. M.
Prasanna Chandra
Pandey, I. M.

: Managerial Finance, Publications


: Futures and Options, McGraw-Hill, Inc.
: Essentials of Financial Management, Prentice Hall
: Essentials of Financial Management, Prentice Hall
: Financial Management, Sterling Publishers Private Limited, New Delhi
: Essentials of Business Finance, Himalaya Publishing House
: Financial Management, Tata McGraw-Hill
: Financial Management, Macmillan India

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

This course intends to develop familiarity with the concepts of production systems, their constraints and linkages with the
overall strategic perspectives. Designing the process, analysis and improvement, operating the system and making
product and preparing for success and sustainability. Interface of operations management with other managerial areas.
Course Structure:
Introduction-Production and Operations Management, Systems Approach, Differentiating between Goods and Services,
Production Management Vs Operations Management, Input-Output Profit (Business) Model, Stages of Development, Career
Opportunities for Operations Management Organizational Positions.
Productivity-Concept and definitions, Factors contributing to productivity improvement, Techniques for productivity
improvement.
Process Configuration Strategies-What is Process, classifying the Process, Types of Process Flows, Best (Process) Practice,
Work Process Configuration Types, Intermittent Flow Shop, Flexible Process Systems, Shifting work Configuration Types,
Process Analysis and Process Redesign.
Factors Governing the Location of a Plant-Different Types of Plant Layout, Principles of Materials Handling, Materials
Handling Equipments and the uses.
Materials Management in the Supply Chain-Materials Management, Materials Management Information System, The
Purchasing Function, Receiving, Inspection and Storage, Requiring Bids before purchase, MM of critical Parts, ABC
classification The System Context, Certification of Suppliers.
Operations Planning and Control-Aggregate Production Planning, Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Materials
Requirement Planning (MRP), Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP), Distribution Resource Planning (DRP), Weaknesses of
MRP, Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II), Emerging Power of ERP; Loading, Sequencing, Routing, Scheduling,
Dispatching and Expediting, Line balancing. Cycle-Time Management (CTM), Time-Based Management (TBM), Just-in-Time
Delivery (JIT), JIT II, Push Vs Pull Process Discipline.
Maintenance Management-Maintenance objectives, concepts, advantages & limitations of Break down Maintenance &
Preventive Maintenance, Maintenance costs and the problem of their Minimization, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
Inventory Management-Types of Inventory Situations, Costs of Inventory, Order Point Policies (OPP), Economic Order
Quantity (EOQ) Models Batch Delivery, Economic Lot Size (ELS) Models, Perpectual Inventory Systems, Periodic Inventory
Systems, Quantity Discount Model, Inventory Classification Systems.
Arrow Diagramming and Network Analysis- PERT Model, Determination of Critical Path, Distribution of Project Completion
time, CPM Model, Time/Cost Relation, Crashing of a Project. Multiple Project Management.
Statistical Quality Control-Objectives of SQC, Process Control charts for Variables and Attributes, Operating Characteristic
(OC) curves. Total Quality Management (TQM), Mapping Quality Systems.
Environment, Ethics, Technology and Contingency Planning-Adapting to External Forces, Greening the Environment:
Maintenance, Greening the Environment: Design for Disassembly (DFD), Ethics and P/OM, Preparing P/OM for future
conditions. Environmental Quality: ISO 14000 / 14001, Vision of a Fully Integrated Global Company.

REFERENCE
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6.

7.

Chase Richard B, et al : Production and Operations Management:


Manufacturing and Services,Tata McGraw-Hill
Pub. Co., New
Delhi
Mahadevan B : Operations Management; Theory and Practices,
Pearson Education, Delhi
Buffa Elwood S & Sarin Rakesh K: Modern Production / Operations
Management, John Wiley & Sons, Singapore
Adam Everett E & Ebert Ronald J: Production & Operations
Management: Concepts, Models & Behavior, PHI, New Delhi
Hill T :Operations Management, Palgrave Macmillan, England
Levin, McLaughlin, et al : Production/Operations Management:
Contemporary Policy for Managing Operating Systems, McGrawHill Book Company, New York.
Monks Joseph G: Operations Management: Theory and Problems,
McGraw-Hill Book Company, New York.

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14.
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Plossl G W & Wight O W : Production & Inventory Control.


PHI, Englewood Cliffs, NJ.
Riggs James L: Production Systems: Planning, Analysis &
Control, Wiley, New York
Juran J M & Gryna F M
: Quality Planning & Analysis, Tata
McGraw- Hill, New Delhi.
Nahmias S
: Production & Operations Analysis, Englewood
Cliffs, N J, McGraw-Hil Int. edition
Holt C C, et al : Planning, Production, Inventories &
Workforce, PHI, Englewood Cliffs, NJ.
Meredith J R & Mantel S J : Project Management: A Managerial
Approach, John Wiley & Sons, New York
Waters Donald : Inventory Control & Management, John Wiley
& Sons, England.
Chary S N: Production & Operations Management, Tata
MacGraw-Hill, New Delhi.

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:

Marks

The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements (carrying 14 marks), which are
to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will
be long answer type and two will have two parts A & B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out
of which any two options are required to be attempted.

70

Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
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100

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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The objective of the course is to introduce students to Management Information System, designing decision support
system and appropriate applications of information management, strategic advantages, and effective decision making
with data and people in global and complex business organizations.
Course Structure:
Introduction to MIS - MIS and Information System Concepts, Decision and Management, MIS as an evolving
concept, MIS and Decision Support Systems, MIS and Information Resource Management, MIS Professional,
Computer System Concept, Conversion of Manual to Computer-Based Systems
Role of MIS - Strategic advantage with MIS; Systems approach to problem solving; Business Process
Reengineering (BPR); Internet worked enterprise in MIS; Internet, Intranet, Extranet; Enterprise communication and
Collaboration.
Decision Support Systems-MIS support for decision making; Decision Support Systems; Components of DSS ;
Tools of business support systems; what if analysis, sensitivity analysis; goal seek analysis, optimization analysis,
data mining for decision support, DBMS.
Developing MIS Systems-System Development Life Cycle; Investigation Phase; System Analysis; System Design
(DFD and ER diagrams); System Implementation.
Applications-Cross-functional MIS; ERP; CRM; SCM; Transaction processing; Artificial intelligent technologies in
business; Neural Network; Fuzzy logic, Genetic algorithm, Virtual reality; Executive Information System; Expert
Support Systems; Security and Ethical Challenges.
Contemporary Issues in MIS
REFERENCE
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2.
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4.
5.
6.

C.S.V Murthy
: Management Information Systems, Himalaya Publishing House, New Delhi.
Laudon K C & Laudon J P : Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm, Prentice-Hall.
OBrien J
: Management Information Systems, Tata McGraw-Hill, Galgotia
Oz E
: Management Information Systems, Vikas Pub.
Jawedkar W S
: Management Information Systems, Tata McGraw-Hill,
Mudrick R G
: An information system for modern management, Pearson.

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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218

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 20 (2 Credits)

This paper aims at providing the insights into various concepts & cases related to CSR practices in India. It will help in
gaining a deeper understanding of the various aspects, factors related to various social causes & role of ethics in
Business.
Course Structure:
Corporate Social Responsibility-its concept, meaning, relevance, advantage and evolution, Business Ethics &
Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate Social Responsibility practices in India.
Promoting Corporate Social Responsibility-Corporate social responsibility and the role of the board of directors,
the potentials & limits of Corporate Social Responsibility, Challenges for Corporate Social Responsibility, Beyond
Corporate Social Responsibility to Corporate Social Engagement.
Corporate Social Responsibility and the Environment-Corporate Environmental Responsibility, Corporate Social
Responsibility and the Role of Stakeholders, Corporate Social Responsibility and Community Development,
Corporate Social Responsibility & Triple Bottom Line.
Corporate Social Responsibility and Marketing-an acceptable Marketing Tool, Corporate Social Responsibility &
Green marketing Corporate Social Responsibility flavor in Advertisements.
Corporate Governance & Corporate Social Responsibility-Corporate Governance, The association between
Corporate Social Responsibility and Financial performance, Shareholders, Managers & Corporate Social
Responsibility, Corporate Social Responsibility as risk management.
Economic drivers of Corporate Social Responsibility-activities and their evaluation, Corporate Social
Responsibility as Business strategy, Business ethics and Social Responsibility education, rethinking social initiatives
by business organizations.
Transparency & Corporate Social Responsibility-Social Responsibility of Business towards Consumers, Doing
Good for Society through Corporate Social Responsibility Building Trust through Corporate Social Responsibility,
Corporate Social Responsibility Concepts and Cases, The Indian Experience.
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.

Guler Aras & David Crowther


Willam B. Werther & David Chandler
Subhabrata Bobby
Philip Kotler & Nancy Lee

: Introduction to Corporate social responsibility, Gover Publishing Ltd.


: Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility, Greenleaf Publishings
: Corporate Social Responsibility, Edward Eger Publishers
: Corporate Social Responsibility, Wiley India

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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MINOR PROJECT

( 2 Credits )

Objective:
The Minor Project is to be carried out by the student to acquire an understanding about the simple applications of the
learning gained in different areas of Management by him /her till far. It is expected that on completion of the project the
student should be able to draw a match between the things learned in the classroom with the everyday on goings around
him/her. The scope for doing the project is hence kept wide enough so as to let the student choose a neatly defined area
(howsoever small) and feel the creative applications of the learning he/she has received. The idea is to nurture a feeling
of usefulness of the knowledge gained in the lectures. Further, the student is then to shape the understanding gained thus
far. His/her thoughts, lastly, are required to be arranged in the frame of Research Methodology.
Procedure:
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7.
8.

It is suggested that the student should chalk out any area from a roughly small lot of the topics /issues which have
attracted his/her attention. The area could be pertaining to the varied dimensions of the subject of Management
which includes General Management, areas planned to be pursued as specializations and the like. As a word of
caution, the linkages observed by the student with the learned subjects should not go out of focus.
If required, he/she could consult the faculty- mentor (teaching in the second semester) whom he/she chooses and
the other faculty members in finally narrowing down upon his area of work.
The work has to begin with a careful initial observation in the area now chosen by the student. This has to be
noted down and submitted to the faculty-mentor concerned. The faculty mentor would assess the awareness gained
by the student on the topic chosen by him.
The student then would submit stage wise reports to the faculty-mentor. This faculty-mentor would guide the
students to understand the application of chapter-wise learning received in the subject of Research Methodology.
The student, thus, should gradually understand the application of the research method to his work.
A Final Report, in the end, has to be submitted by the student to the faculty-mentor one week before the
commencement of the Final exam. It would contain around30 pages that would contain the chapters as mentioned
in the Annexure.
It may be noted that the project has to be completed within 25 hours spread across the second semester without
disturbing the schedule of the lectures. Saturdays and Sundays may preferably be devoted for the project.
The timely completed Project Report duly forwarded by the faculty mentor would be evaluated by the
faculty-mentor.
Proforma of the Table of Contents
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(b)
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220

Introduction
Review of literature
Research Method
Project Objectives
Research Design
Data Collection
Data Tabulation and Analysis.
Findings and Conclusion
Suggestions
Bibliography
Annexure
Appendix

TERM END VIVA-VOCE

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Course Objective:

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
Total Periods: 20 (2 Credits)

The objective of this course is to provide students an introduction to the field of knowledge management. The present
course is about Knowledge: how to capture it, how to transfer it, how to share it and how to manage it.
Course Structure:
Knowledge Economy-Concept of Knowledge; the Data-Information-Knowledge-Wisdom Relationship (Knowledge
Hierarchy); Organizational Knowledge; Characteristics of Organizational Knowledge; Components of
Organizational Knowledge (Tacit vs. Explicit Knowledge)
Transformation of an Enterprise through Knowledge Management-Concept of Knowledge Management;
Characteristics of Knowledge Management;
Creating Knowledge Management System in Organizations-Need for a Knowledge Management System; the
Knowledge Management Process Framework; Knowledge Management Process; Knowledge Life Cycle
The Knowledge Organization-Knowledge Organization; Characteristics of Knowledge Organization; Knowledge
Management and Organizational Learning; Knowledge Management Strategy and its Development; the Knowledge
Managers
Enabling Knowledge Management through Information Technology-Role of Information Technology in
Creating Knowledge-Management Systems;
Organizational Culture for Knowledge Management-Need for Organizational Culture for Knowledge
Management; Ways to Develop Knowledge-Sharing Culture
Looking Ahead: Future of Knowledge Management-Challenges to Knowledge Management; Future of
Knowledge Management
REFERENCE
1.

Amrit Tiwana, : The Knowledge Management Toolkit (Orchestrating IT, Strategy, and Knowledge Platforms,
Pearson Education Limited
2. Edited; D. Morey, M. Maybury and B. Thuraisingham,: Knowledge Management (Classic and Contemporary
Works), Universities Press (India) Limited.
3. Edited; R. Gogula,
: Knowledge ManagementA New Dawn, The Institute of Chartered Financial
Analysis of India (ICFAI) Press
4. Elias M. Awad, Hassan M. Ghaziri,: Knowledge Management, Pearson Education Limited
5. G. Natrajan & S. Shekhar : Knowledge Management (Enabling Business Growth, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing
Company Limited, New Delhi.
6. G. Schreiber, H. Akkermans, A. Anjewierden, R. de Hoog, N. Shadbolt, W. V. de Velde and B. Wielinga, :
Knowledge Engineering and Management, Universities Press (India) Limited.
7. H. C. Chaudhary, : Knowledge Management for Competitive Advantage (Changing the world through Knowledge),
Excel Books.
8. M. Rao,
:Leading with Knowledge (Knowledge Management Practices in Global InfoTech Companies), Tata
McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Limited New Delhi.
9. O. P. Goyal, : Knowledge Management (Analysis Design for Indian Commercial Banking Sector), Kalpaz
Publications, Delhi
10. W. R. Bukowitz and R. L. Williams,:The Knowledge Management Fieldbook, Pearson Education limited.

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The objective of the course is to develop among the students a conceptual understanding of the topics and the
environment of making of an Entrepreneur.
Course Structure:
Conceptual Framework of Entrepreneurial Development:
Meaning, Definitions and concept of Enterprise, Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship Development, Evolution of
Entrepreneurship in India, Role of Entrepreneurship in Indian economy and developing economies with reference to
Self-Employment
Characteristics and Skills of Entrepreneurship in India, Problems in Entrepreneurship Development
Entrepreneurial Culture
Entrepreneurial Competencies
Entrepreneurial Motivation
Entrepreneurial Mobility
Factors affecting Entrepreneurship in India
Concepts of Intrapreneurship
Entrepreneur Vs. Intrapreneur, Entrepreneur Vs. Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneur Vs. Manager
Women Entrepreneurship: Meaning, Characteristic features, Problems of Women Entrepreneurship in India,
Developing Women Entrepreneurship in India
Social Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurial Failures
Institutional Support System for Entrepreneurship Development in India:
Role of Government-Role of Central Government and State Government in promoting Entrepreneurship, MSME
policy in India
Agencies for Policy Formulation and Implementation-District Industries Centers (DIC), Small Industries Service
Institute (SISI), Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), National Institute of Entrepreneurship &
Small Business Development (NIESBUD), National Entrepreneurship Development Board (NEDB)
Agencies for Financial Support-Role of Commercial banks and financial institutions like SIDBI, NABARD, SFCs,
and other NBFCs
Agencies for Marketing SupportAgencies for Consultancy, Training and Technological SupportProject Management-Business Planning Process, Environmental Analysis - Search and Scanning, Identifying
problems and opportunities, Defining Business Idea, Basic Government Procedures to be complied with
Current Issues in Entrepreneurial Development
REFERENCE
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2.
3.
4.
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6.
7.
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9.

The Entrepreneur: Classic Texts : Joseph A. Schumpeter


Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Peter Drucker
The Culture of Entrepreneurship - Brigitte Berger
Project Management - K. Nagarajan
Dynamics of Entrepreneurship Development - Vasant Desai
Entrepreneurship Development - Dr. P.C.Shejwalkar
Thought Leaders - Shrinivas Pandit
Entrepreneurship, 3rd Ed. - Steven Brandt
Business Gurus Speak - S.N.Chary

10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.

The Entrepreneurial Connection - Gurmit Narula


Entrepreneurship: New Venture Creation - David H. Holt
Entrepreneurship Hisrich, Peters
Entrepreneurship Development: Charantimath Poornima
Entrepreneurship Development: Gupta, Srinivasan
Entrepreneurship Development: Khanka S.S.
Projects, 7E Planning, Analysis, Selection, Financing,
Implementation, and Review: Prasanna Chandra
17. Projects: Prasanna Chandra

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question will be short note type containing four options out of which any two options are
required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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100

MB

312

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The present course aims at familiarizing the participants with the important role that strategic management plays in a
businesss success and enables them to develop analytical and conceptual skills. The centre of attention is the total
enterprise the industry and competitive environment in which it operates its long-term direction and strategy, its
resources and competitive capabilities, and its prospects for success. Class participation and case discussion will be
fundamental to the development of these skills.
Course Structure:
Introduction-Concept of Strategy & Strategic Management, Difference between Corporate Planning & Strategic Planning,
Strategic Management Model, Different levels of Strategies, Relevance of Strategic Management in 21st Century.
Strategic Intent-Vision & Mission Statement, Organisational Objectives, Setting objectives, Organisational Values & its impact
External Environment & Analytical Tools-Evaluating the companys strategic environment, SWOT Analysis, PESTEL
Analysis, Competitive Analysis: Porters Five Force Model.
Internal Assessment-Strategic Capability: Fit & Stretch Concept, Porters Value Chain Analysis, Core Competencies,
Organisational Capabilities, Resource Analysis and Synergy.
Strategies in Action-Functional Level-Achieving Superior Efficiency Economics of Scale, Experience Curve, Just in-Time,
& Six -Sigma.
Business Level- Cost Leadership, Differentiation & Focus Strategies, Growth Strategies.
Corporate Level-Integration, Diversification, Acquisition, Mergers& Joint Venture, Short Term Corporate Strategies Stability,
Retrenchment, &Turnaround.
Portfolio and other Analytical Models-The BCG Matrix, GE/McKinsy Matrix, Corporate Parenting, CIT & CASCADE
Strategy Evaluation and Implementation-Evaluation of Strategy- Suitability, Acceptability and Feasibility, Implementing
Strategies: Resource Allocation, Structure and Strategy, Organisation Culture

REFERENCE
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26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.

Andrews
: Concept of Corporate Strategy, Irwin
Russel and Ackoff
: Concept of Corporate Planning, New York: Wiley Interscience
Glueck
: Business Policy, McGraw-Hill
Y.N.Chang & Filemon
: Business Policy and Strategy, Goodyear Publishers
Newmann & Legman
: Strategy, Policy and Central Management, South-Western Pub. Co
David E.Hussey
: Introduction to Corporate Planning, Pergamon Press
R.M.Srivastava
: Business Policy & Strategic Management, Himalaya
Mc Carthy and Others
: Business Policy and Strategy, R. D. Irwin
Richard Lynch
: Corporate Strategy, Pearson Education India
Basil W. Denning
: Corporate Planning: Selected Concepts, McGraw-Hill
Malville C.Branch
: The Corporate Planning Process, American Management , Association
Barnard Taylor and John R.Sparket
: Corporate Strategy & Planning
Andrews
: Concept of Corporate Strategy, Irwin
Russel and Ackoff
: Concept of Corporate Planning, New York: Wiley Interscience
Glueck
: Business Policy, McGraw-Hill
Y.N.Chang & Filemon
: Business Policy and Strategy, Goodyear Publishers
David E.Hussey
: Introduction to Corporate Planning, Pergamon Press
R.M.Srivastava
: Business Policy & Strategic Management, Himalaya
Michael E.Porter
: Competitive Advantage, The Free Press
Wright, Pringle and Kroll : Strategic Management, Prentice Hall
Rober J Allio & Malcolm W Pennington : Corporate Planning: Techniques and Applications, University of Michigan.
Arthur A. Thompson Jr. & A.J. Strickland: Strategic Management, Irwin / McGraw Hill
Ansoff, H. Ighor
: Implanting Strategic Management, Prentice Hall
G. Hamel and C.K. Prahalad : Competing for the future, Tata McGraw Hill
Fred R. David
: Strategic Management, Pearson Education
Thompson, Strickland, Gamble & Jain: Crafting and Executing Strategy, McGraw Hill
Hit, Ireland & Hoskisson : Strategic Management, Thomson Learning
Wheelen, Hunger & Rangarajan : Strategic Management and Business Policy, Parson Education
Hills & Jones
: Strategic Management, Bletantra
Upendra Kachru
: Strategic Management, Excel Books
Pearce & Robins
: Strategic Management, AITBS
Johnson & Scholes
: Exploring Corporate Strategy, Prentice Hall India
Richard Lynch
: Corporate Strategy, Pearson Education

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:

Marks

The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements (carrying 14
marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will be four alternate sets of
questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A & B. The last question will be
short note type containing four options out of which any two options are required to be attempted.

70

Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

30
100

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LEGAL ASPECTS OF BUSINESS

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The present course aims at familiarizing the participants with various legal aspects of business. It aims at providing a rich
fund of contemporary knowledge , time tested principles, basic concepts, emerging ideas, evolving theories, latest
technique , ever changing procedures & practices in the field of Law in a comprehensive way .
Course Structure:
Law of Contract-The Indian Contract Act, 1872; Nature and kinds of contracts, Essential elements of a valid
contract, offer and acceptance, consideration, capacity to contract, free consent, legality and object, Types of
Contracts, contingent contracts, performance of contract, discharge of contract, quasi contract, remedies for breach
of contract, indemnity and guarantee, bailment and pledge, law of agency.
Law of sales of goods-The sales of goods act, 1930; General principles, conditions and warranties, doctrine of
caveat emptor, transfer of ownership, performance of a contract of sale, remedial measures.
Law of Partnership-The Indian Partnership Act, 1932; definition and general principles, formation of partnership,
rights and liabilities of partners, dissolution of partnership firms
Company Law-The Indian Companys act, 1956; Company and its various forms, formation of a company,
memorandum of association, articles of association, prospectus, share allotment, shares and share capital, promoters,
membership of a company, meetings and proceedings, directors, managers and their remuneration, secretary,
prevention of oppression and mismanagement, winding up of a company.
Law of Negotiable Instrument-The Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881; meaning and types of negotiable instrument,
parties to negotiable instrument, presentment of negotiable instrument, negotiation of negotiable instrument,
discharge of parties, liabilities of a banker, Hundis.
Laws of Insurance, Insolvency, Carriage of Goods and Arbitration-Nature and principles of insurance, life
insurance, general insurance; fire insurance, marine insurance, Objects and scope of the insolvency law, procedure of
insolvency, property and debt of insolvent, discharge of insolvent. Carriage of goods by land, carriage of goods by
sea, carriage of goods by air, General provisions regarding arbitration, modes of arbitration
Miscellaneous Laws-The essential Commodities Act, 1955, The Consumer Protection Act, 1986, The Co-operative
Societies Act, 1912, The Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 1984, The Foreign Exchange Management Act,
1999, The MRTP Act, The Information Technology Act, 2000.
REFERENCE
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2.
3.
4.
5.

Labour and Industrial Laws


Industrial Law
Business Law
Introduction to business law
Law for Business Students

:
:
:
:
:

P.K.Padhi, PHI Publication


Arun Kumar, Atlantic Publishers & Dist
Robert W, Emersion, Barron's Educational Series
Jeffrey F. Beatty, Susan S. Samuelson, Cengage Learning
Alix Adams, Pearson Education, Limited

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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MANAGING INNOVATION

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 20 (2 Credits)

The objective of this course is to enable students to think creatively, generate new ideas and to know how to create
innovative and forward thinking climate in the organization.
Course Structure:
Conceptual Framework-Concept of Innovation, Creativity and Innovation; Barriers to Creative Thinking;
Dimensions of Innovation; How Innovation Stars do things differently; how our mind works.
Lateral thinking-Concept of Lateral thinking; Difference between lateral and vertical thinking; advantages of lateral
thinking; Techniques to develop habit of lateral thinking Generation of alternatives, challenging assumptions
Suspended judgment, Crucial factors, Fractionation, Analogy, Choice of entry point, and Random stimulation.
Innovation process-An overview of the innovation process; Problem Statement; Idea generation; The art of
brainstorming; Incubation; Analysis; Taking good ideas to market; Blockers for Process Innovation; Levels of
Process Innovation
Managing Innovation-How to manage innovation; Developing Innovative Skills: Going beyond nine dots; Art of
Observation; Listening to your Depth Mind; Tolerating Ambiguity; Ideas Banking; The Culture of Innovation;
Executing Innovation Initiatives.
Innovative Reward Strategies-Understanding Reward Systems; Customization of Rewards; Measuring
Performance; Transformation from entitlement to achievement; Managing Performance versus Appraisal; Innovative
Pay Design; Appropriate Rewards; Taking workplace to next level.
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

John Adair
Edward De Bono
Esward De Bono
Thomas B. Wilson
Tom Peters

: Effective Innovation, Pan Books


: Lateral Thinking, Harper & Row
: New Thinking for The New Millennium, Viking
: Innovative reward systems for the changing workplace, McGraw Hill Publication
: Circle of innovation, Knopf

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

MB

315

SUMMER INTERNSHIP

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31

CORPORATE FINANCIAL DECISIONS

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

To equip the students with the knowledge and skills needed by the finance professionals in addressing practical problems
in corporate finance. From a finance professionals point of view, a good understanding of Corporate Finance is crucial
to assist a company.
Course Structure:
Introduction- The objectives of the firm, finance function, Role of finance within the firm, Corporate financingmeaning, patterns and sources, Linking Corporate and Financial Strategies-Assessing business risk, Financial risk,
Correlation between business risk and financial risk, Role of Financial Markets and Financial Intermediation,
Corporate governance, Financial engineering.
Long-Term Investment Decision- Definition and Classification of investments, Stages in the analysis of
investments, Evaluation of investments (Fundamental evaluation)-role of taxes, amount of investment, Net Cash
Flows, Investments Terminal Value; Economic Evaluation of a Investments- Net Present Value and Internal Rate of
Return, Relevant Cash Flows, Payback and Accounting Rate of Return, Risk analysis in investment, Sensitivity
Analysis.
Long-Term Financing Decision- External Financing: Equity capital- equity markets, rights issues and private
equity; Long-Term Debt- Bank Financing, the capital markets, private placements, medium-term notes, commercial
paper, and corporate bonds; Internal Financing: Retained Earnings, Amortization, Provisions; Other Financing
Sources: Intercompany funding, Trade finance, Project finance, Asset backed finance, Leasing, Islamic financing.
Financial Distress and Bankruptcy Cost- Financial distress: Meaning, Causes, and Evaluation of financial distress
with help of various model (Beaver Model, Wilcox Model, Blum Marcs Failing Company Model, Altmans Z score
Model, L.C. Gupta Model); Bankruptcy cost- direct and indirect cost, bankruptcy process, liquidation and
reorganisation.
Value Based Management- Shareholder value, Earnings-based management, Creating value, Value Strategy, Measuring the
value creation: Accounting indicators- EPS, ROE, ROCE, Economic indicators- cash flow, Shareholder value analysis, Economic
profit and Economic Value Added, Cash Flow Return on Investment, Market indicators or Entire firm value measurement-Total
shareholder return, Wealth added index, Market Value Added, market to book ratio, Tobin Q).

Financing Decision and Market Efficiency- Efficient Markets Hypothesis, Evidence for and against Market
Efficiency, Joint Hypothesis problem, Market Anomalies and the Financial Manager, Implications to Corporate
finance- Firm size & liquidity, book-to- market effects, reaction to corporate financial policy.
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Breale, Myers, Marcus


Bodie, Zvi, kane, Alex, Marcus Alan J.
Ross, Westerfield, and Jordon
Ross, Westerfield, and Jordon
Robert Parrino, David S. Kidwell

: Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, McGraw-Hill


: Essentials of Investments, McGraw Hill/Irwin
: Essentials of Corporate Finance, Irwin
: Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, Tata McGraw-Hill Education
: Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, John Wiley and Sons

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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100

MB

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32

Course Objective:

INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT


Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The main objective of this course is to familiarize the students with the international financial environment and the
special decision variables underlying the discharge of finance function in a multinational corporation.
Course Structure:
Global Financial Environment-Objective of financial management in a multinational corporation, functions of
international financial management. Special decision variables in international financial management. International
monetary system
Forex and Financial Derivatives-Foreign exchange markets, exchange rates, exchange rate theories Mint parity,
Purchasing Power Parity (PPP), Balance of Payments theory, Stable and flexible exchange rate, An integrated
framework of exchange rate, interest rate and inflation rate Fischer Effect, International fisher effect. Forward
contracts, currency futures and currency options. Currency swaps and interest rate swaps.
Management of exposure & risk-Concept of exposure and risk. Types of exposure transaction, transnational and
economic exposure. Measurement of transaction exposure. Managing transaction exposure. Hedging Strategies.
International Portfolio Investment-Economic determinants. The national FDI policy framework. Benefits of
inter-national equity and bond investing. International capital asset pricing model (ICAPM)
International Capital Budgeting-The basic framework for analysis. Issues and strategic considerations in
international capital budgeting. The adjusted present value approach (APV). Financial risk and cost of capital.
Exchange risk and cost of capital. Political risk and cost of capital. Impact of hedging on cost of capital. Tax
consideration Branch vs. subsidiary, withholding tax. Foreign sales corporations, 80-20 subsidiaries and tax
havens.
International working capital managementi) International cash management: The cash positioning decision. Advantages and disadvantages of centralized
cash management. Multilateral netting. Intra corporate transfer of funds. Transfer pricing, problems of
international cash management.
ii) International Receivables management: Domestic v/s International receivables management. Letter of credit.
International factoring & Accounts receivables.
iii) International inventory management: Advance inventory purchases. Stockpiling.
International Financing Decisionsi) Euro-money and Eurobond Markets. Size of the Euro currency market. Growth of Euro Dollar market.
Instruments and rate of Euro Currency Markets. Creation of Euro deposits. Syndicated Eurocurrency loan
Market. International Bond Markets, Multi-currency bonds and their types. Rationale for multi currency bonds.
ii) International Equity markets: Foreign equity market and their comparative performance. Recent developments
and innovations in international capital markets. Recent developments in the Euro bond market.
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Alan C. Shapiro
: Foundations of Multinational Financial Management, Wiley
P.G. Apte
: Global Financial Management, Tata McGraw-Hill Education
Abdullah Faud A
: Financial Management for the Multinational Firms, Prentice-Hall
Zenoff David B. & Zwick Jack : International Financial Management, Prentice-Hall
Maurice D. Levi
: International Finance, Taylor & Francis
Eiteman David K & Stonehill Arthur I: Multinational Business Finance, Addison-Wesley Pub. Co
Bucklay Adrain
: Multinational Finance, Financial Times Prentice Hall,
Nehrt Lea C.
: International Finance for Multinational Business, Intext Educational Publishers
Ian H. Giddy
: Global Financial Markets, D.C. Heath

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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33

Course Objective:

SECURITY ANALYSIS AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT


Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The objective of this course is to expose the students to the concept, tool and technique applicable in the field of
Derivatives as a tool of investment and Derivative analysis.
Course Structure:
Introduction to Investment and Securities-Meaning of investment, Investment and speculation, Investment and
gambling. Investment objectives. The investment process, investment alternative-Negotiable securities, equity shares
preference shares, debenture, bond, government securities, money market securities-Treasury bills, commercial
paper, certificate of deposits. Non-negotiable securities- Bank deposits , post office deposits, NBFC deposit, Tax
sheltered schemes, PPF,NSS, NSC, LIC, UTI, Mutual fund, real estate, art and antiques.
Primary Market and Secondary Market-Relationship between primary and secondary market. Function of
primary market, Parties involved in new issues _ Managers, Registrars, underwriters. Bankers, statutory agencies.
Private placement bought out deals. Book building. Function of stock exchanges. Share groups- group A,B and B.
Settlement cycle. Carry forward system. Over the counter exchange of India (OITCEI). Listing of securities.
Regulatory Framework-Securities and Exchange Board of India_ Origin, function, organization and activities.
Dematerialization process and re-materialization process. National securities depository Ltd (NSDL) AND Central
depository services Ltd. (CDSL). Stock market indices-BSE sensex , NSE 50 (NIFTY). S& P CNX 500.
Risk Definition-Types- systematic-market risk, interest rate risk, purchasing power risk, unsystematic risk- Business
risk, financial risk. Measurement of risk.
Valuation of Securities-The three steps process of valuation- economic analysis, industry analysis, and company
analysis. General framework of valuation. Value- price relationship. Valuation of fixed income securities. Valuation
of preference share and valuation of equity shares.
Efficient Market Theory-Fundamental Analysis- Economic analysis, industry analysis, company analysis financial
analysis. Earning of company, Growth in earnings. Technical analysis. Tools of technical analysis. Dow Theory,
tread primary intermediate and short term trends. Indicators volume of trade, breadth of market, short sales. Odd
lot trading. Moving average. Oscillators. Relative strength index (RSI). ROC, Charts- Point and figure charting, Bar
charting, efficient market theory. Random walk theory, Weak from of EMH. Semi strong form and strong forms of
EMH. Market inefficiencies
Portfolio Analysis: Traditional portfolio analysis. Effects of combing securities. Markowitz Risk- returns
optimization.
Portfolio Selection-Risk and investor preference, constructing the best portfolio. Sharpe simple portfolio
optimization. Significance of Beta in portfolio, traditional portfolio selection.
Capital Market Theory-Capital market theory (CAPM). CAPM and the real world. Arbitrage pricing theory.
Portfolio Revision-Meaning of portfolio revision. Need of portfolio revision. Portfolio revision strategies. Portfolio
revision practices. Constraints in portfolio revision
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Fischer Donald E, & Jordan Ronald J : Security Analysis and Portfolio Management, Prentice-Hall
Pandian Punithavathy
: Security Analysis and Portfolio Management, Himalaya Publishing House Pvt Ltd
Van Horne
: Financial Management & Policy, Prentice-Hall
Weston J.F. & Brigham E.F. : Essentials of Managerial Finance, Hinsdale, IL: The Dryden Press
Walker E.W.
: Essential of Financial Management, Prentice-Hall
Gitman & Joehuk
: Fundamentals of Investing, Pearson Addison Wesley

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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CORPORATE TAX PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

Course aims to provide understanding of Direct Tax including Rules pertaining there to and application to different
business situations &to understand principles underlying the Service Tax along with basic concepts of VAT.
Course Structure:
Assessment of Various Entities-Assessment of firms and their partners, Assessment of Companies, Assessment of
Co-operative Societies, Assessment of Local Authority, Assessment of Mutual Concerns, Assessment of Charitable
Trusts(Theory & Problems)
Miscellaneous-Income Tax authorities, Return of Income, Procedure for Assessment Types of assessment, Appeals
and Revision, Deduction of Tax at Source Advance payment of Tax Deduction and Collection of Tax At SourceInterest and penalties, Offences and Prosecutions Refund of Tax.
Tax Planning-Meaning of tax planning and management, tax evasion and tax avoidance-Nature and scope of tax
planning and management in the corporate sector-Justification of corporate tax planning and management. Tax
Planning considerations in relation to Business.
Wealth Tax-Scheme of Wealth Tax-Incidence of Wealth Tax-Assets to be included in Net Wealth-Exempted,
Assets-Valuation of Assets and Wealth Tax Liability -Assessment and Penalties. (Theory & Problems)
Service Tax-Service Tax: Applicability and Services covered Valuation of taxable services for service tax,
Payment of Service Tax Registration Furnishing of Return Maintenance of Record Other obligations (Theory
only).
VAT-The Basic concept of VAT-how VAT operates-merits& demerits of VAT-a brief overview of sate level VAT
in India. (VAT is not to be studied with reference to any particular State VAT Law.)
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Vinod Singhania
Bhagawati Prasad
Girish Ahuja and Ravi Gupta
T. N. Manoharan
B.B.Lal & N.Vashisht
S. S. Gupta
R. Mohan Lavis

: Direct Taxes, Law and Practice, Taxmann Publications


: Direct Taxes, New Age International Pub
: Direct Taxes, Bharat Law House
: Hand Book of Income Tax Laws, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
: Direct Taxes, Pearson
: Service Tax, Taxmann
: Service Tax, Bharat Publishers, New Delhi _

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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32

Course Objective:

FINANCIAL INCLUSION
Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The course is designed to provide a resourceful insight of the various pillars of financial inclusion such as microremittance, micro-savings, micro-credit and micro-insurance. The Course will discuss the causes for ineffectiveness of
formal lending & evaluates a few current initiatives that attempt to promote higher financial inclusion in the country
under different models.
Course Structure:
Financial Inclusion-Meaning and Definition, Problems of Financial Inclusion, Factors Affecting Access to
Financial Services,
Financial Exclusion-Meaning, Nature, Participants Causes and Consequences Benefits Of Inclusive Financial
Growth, Relationship between Financial Inclusion and Development Indicators.
Initiatives of Financial Inclusion In India-Cooperative Societies Act, Rural Credit Survey Committee,
Nationalization of banks, Introduction of Lead Bank Scheme, Setting up of Regional Rural banks, Introduction of
Kisan Credit Card
Genesis and Evolution of Microfinance-different models of microfinance operating in India Emerging Trends in
Microfinance Micro-insurance- Concept, Practices and Innovations, Understanding Rural Debt , Safe Remittances
for the Poor;
SHG: Study of the Self Help Group-Bank Linkage Programme (SBLP) as an innovative strategy of microfinance
evolved in India.
Extending Financial Services to Poor- Linkages between Formal and Informal Financial Institutions to Extend
Financial Service to Poor People, Efforts in reducing Transaction Costs for Banks and Their Clients, Business
Correspondent and Business Facilitator Outreach Model for Banks, The Post Office model, Financial Literacy and
Counseling of Rural People.
Challenges for the Future-Inclusive Growth through Rural Employment, the Micro-enterprises Model, Unique
Identification Number and Financial Inclusion, Best Practices in Financial Inclusion and Case Studies
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

K G Karmarkar, G D Banerjee, N P Mohapatra: Towards Financial Inclusion In India Sage Publication


Desai, Vasant
: Rural Development in India. Himalaya Publishing House
Rohtagi
: Rural Banking & Overdues Management Cybertech
Patnaik UC
: Rural Banking in India Anmol Publications
Basu Priy
: Improving Access to Finance for Indias Rural Poor World Bank Publications
Bhatnagar Amitabh
: Rural Micro finance & Microenterprise Concept Publishing
Sohano & Balakrishna
: Indian Rural Banking the Changing Paradigm, ICFAI
Sujatha B
: Financial Inclusion: Concepts and Strategies, ICFAI
Ravichandran Krishnamurthy : Financial Inclusion VDM Verlag
Sameer Kocchar, K C Chakrabarty and C Rangarajan: Speeding Financial Inclusion Academic Foundation

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

Course Structure of MBA Program of FMS, BHU Session 2012-13 onwards III Semester

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70

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100

MB

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33

BEHAVIOURAL FINANCE

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the new field of behavioural finance. The theory is based on the
notion that investors behave in a rational, predictable and an unbiased manner. While behavioural finance challenges this
traditionally held notion. Reliant upon cognitive psychology decision theory, behavioural finance is the study of how
investors interpret and act on available, fallible information. This course will help the students to identify persistent or
systematic behavioural factors that influence investment behaviour.
Course Structure:
Conventional finance and challenges-to market efficiency, Building Blocks of Behavioural Finance - Cognitive
Psychology and the Limits to Arbitrage, Psychology of investors behaviour, Neurophysiology of risk-taking,
Personality traits and risk attitudes
Brief History of Rational Thought-Pascal-Fermat to Friedman-Savage, Prerequisites for Rational Choice and
Quasi-Rational Choice
Decision-making-under risk and uncertainty, Expected Utility Theory, Decision-making in historical prospective,
Allais and Elsbergs paradoxes, Errors in Decision-Making
Prospect theory, Loss aversion theory, and Mental Accounting
Heuristics and biases, overconfidence and emotion, financial decision-making stemming from heuristics and biases,
overconfidence and emotion
Group Behaviour-Conformism, herding, fatal attractions
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.

H. Kent Baker, John R. Nofsinger : Behavioural Finance: Investors, Corporations, and Markets, John Wileyand Sons
William Forbes
: Behavioural Finance, John Wiley and Sons
Lucy Ackert, Richard Deaves : Behavioral Finance: Psychology, Decision- Making, and Markets, Cengage
Learning

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

Course Structure of MBA Program of FMS, BHU Session 2012-13 onwards III Semester

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70

30
100

MB

HC

31

LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LAWS IN INDIA

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The Course intends to educate and create awareness among the students about various aspects of Labour and
Employment Law and thus equip them to handle this delicate subject with maturity, objectivity and understandings.
Course Structure:
The course consists of various Acts related to Labour and Employment Laws in India with respect to their
enactment, definitions and different provisions. The Acts are as follows:
The Factories Act, 1948
The Workmens Compensations Act, 1923
The Employees State Insurance Act, 1948
The Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
The Payment of gratuity Act, 1972
The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
The Minimum Wages act, 1948
The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946
The Payment of Bonus Act, 1966
The Apprentices Act, 1969
The Employment Exchange (Compulsory Notification of Vacancies) Act, 1959
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

S. N Mishra
S. C Srivastava
Madhavan Pillai
V. V Giri
N. D. Kapoor

: Labour Laws, Deep & Deep Publications


: Social Security and Labour Laws, Universal Delhi
: Labour and Industrial Laws, Jain Book Depot
: Labour problems in Indian Industry, Asia Pub. House
: Elements of Mercantile Law, Sultan Chand and Sons

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

Course Structure of MBA Program of FMS, BHU Session 2012-13 onwards III Semester

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70

30
100

MB

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32

Course Objective:

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

In this course, the students are to be acquainted with the Industrial relations framework in our country, the importance of
the maintenance of Industrial peace and efforts to reduce the incidence of Strikes and Lockout and Industrial Strike are to
be emphasised. Further, the students are to be acquainted with Social Security Frame-work prevailing in our Country. It
is necessary to know the concept of social security, its importance and also constitutional basis for the same in India.
Course Structure:
Introduction to Industrial Relation-Concept, evolution, characteristics, scope, components, factors affecting
industrial relations, approaches to IR, IR in India, prerequisites of successful industrial relation programme.
Industrial Conflicts/Disputes- Meaning, essentials, classification, recognition of disputes, impact of industrial
disputes, factors of industrial disputes/conflicts, Strikes-forms, prevention of strikes, lock-outs, gheraos, Ways to
achieving industrial peace, Code of discipline in industry.
Grievances Handling- meaning, nature, causes of grievances, procedure for redressal.
Collective Bargaining-meaning, principles, contents, forms, process and levels of collective bargaining, formats
of agreements, Typologies, productivity bargaining, pre-requisite of effective collective bargaining, collective
bargaining in India.
Workers Education-content, significance, rationale behind workers education, workers education scheme in
India- objectives, functions and problems.
Workers Participation in Management: concept, determinants, form and levels of participation, schemes of
workers participation in management in India.
Trade Union: concept, purpose, functions, types, trade union and politics, trade union in India, major all-India
trade unions, employers organizations, Trade Union Act, 1926- major definitions, registration, rights, privileges,
obligations and liabilities of a registered trade union.
Settlement Machinery-Mediation and Conciliation- function, process, conciliation machinery, Arbitrationadvantages, disadvantages, types, qualification of arbitration, procedure of investigation, submission of award,
Adjudication-importance, types and three-tier adjudication, labour court, industrial tribunals.
Industrial Dispute Act, 1947: Causes of disputes, Authorities under the Act, Procedure and Power of
Authorities, Award and Settlement of industrial dispute.
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Owen, W.V. & Finston, H.V : Industrial Relations, Appleton-Century-Crofts


I.I.P.M.
: Personnel Management in India
Heckman, I.L. & Hunuyager, S.C : Management of Personnel Function, London: Business Publication Ltd
Mehrotra, S.N.
: Labour Problems in India.
Sen, Ratna
: Industrial Relations in India, Macmillan Publishers India
Memoria, C.B.
: Industrial Relations, Himalaya Publication
Chhabara, T.N. and R.K. Suri :Industrial Relations- Concepts and Issues, Dhanpatria & Co
Any book concerned with Labour Acts and Industrial Law

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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33

ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The objective is to gain familiarity with the concept and skills to manage and improve organizational culture
collaboratively. It seeks to educate how organizational goals are attained by furthering the human values in individuals.
Course Structure:
Understanding the Concept of Intervention-Nature, scope and definition of Organizational Development;
achieving organizational improvement with Organizational Development; Organizational Development vs. the
traditional interventions; brief overview of Laboratory training and survey research & feedback methodology
Underlying Assumptions about People as Individuals-about people in groups and about people in organizational
systems; assumptions relating to values in the client organization; values and belief systems of Change agents,
Concept of System & Organizational Development
Operational Components of Organizational Development- the diagnostic component, intervention/action taking
component and process maintenance component, Understanding the belief of: action-should follow research and
researchshould follow - action
OD Interventions-overview, team building interventions and their rationales; Intergroup team building and the
organization mirror intervention; personal, interpersonal and group process interventions; nature of comprehensive
OD interventions; structural interventions & OD, conditions important for successful OD efforts

REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.

Wendell L.Freanch & Cecil H. Bell Jr


Management & Organizational Development
Organizational Renewal

: Organizational Development, PHI, New Delhi


: The Path from XA to YB New York McGrawhill
: Gordon L.Lippit New York, Century Crofts

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

Course Structure of MBA Program of FMS, BHU Session 2012-13 onwards III Semester

Marks

70

30
100

MB

HO

31

Course Objective:

EMPLOYEE WELFARE AND COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT


Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The course is designed to promote understanding of issues related to compensation management in corporate sector and
public services and to import skill in designing compensation management system, policies and strategies, apart from
promoting understanding of legal issues in the administration of compensation, welfare and social security.
Course Structure:
Compensation Management-Compensation management process, Basis of compensation management, motivation
and financial and non -financial compensation, compensation philosophies of compensation process, Assessing job
values & relativities; Pay structures; Paying for performance, skills and competence.
Employee Benefits-Employee benefits and total remuneration, Special aspects of compensation mergers and
acquisitions and compensation policies for new and start up organization, Provisions governing different
components of compensation and working of different institutions
Legal Aspects of Compensation-Objectives, structure and provisions of legislations on wages and bonus i.e. the
minimum wages Act, 1948, the Payment of wages Act, 1936: The Payment of Bonus Act, 1976. Determination of
wages D.A. and other monetary benefits through Industrial Tribunals, Case law, recent trends, and working of these
laws
Recent Developments in Compensation Management-Innovations in the area of compensation management in
Indian and MNCs operating in India and abroad
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

S. N Mishra
S. C Srivastava
Madhavan Pillai
V. V Giri
N. D. Kapoor

: Labour Laws, Jain Book Agency


: Social Security and Labour Laws, Eastern Book Company
: Labour and Industrial Laws, Jain Book Agency
: Labour problems in Indian Industry, India Asia Publishing House
: Elements of Mercantile Law, Sultan Chand and Sons

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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Course Objective:

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The course has been designed for presenting giving Human Resource practitioners an idea of Performance Appraisal,
Demands of the organization and how the Environmental factors affect performance.
Course Structure:
Introduction-Understanding Performance Management, Nature and scope of Performance Management System,
Process and elements of Performance Management, Effectiveness in Performance Management, Relationship
between Organizational Structure and Performance; Importance of documenting employee performance
Performance Appraisal- Performance Management Vs Performance Appraisal, Need for Performance Appraisal,
Realistic appraisal, Steps and Methods of Performance Appraisal: Graphic Rating Scale, Alternative Ranking, Paired
Comparison, Forced Distribution, Critical Incident, Narrative Forms, Computerized and Web-based, Problems in
appraisal, Supervisors role in appraisal.
Organizational Demands and Performance Management-Organizational Strategy and Performance Management,
Organizational Culture & Performance Management, Employee concerns-perceptions of procedural and distributive
justice, employees responsiveness to performance feedback, achieving work/life balance.
Environmental Influences and Performance management-Influence of Labour force trends, Technology,
Globalization and Ethics on performance management, Employee perceptions of the Performance Management
system, employee reactions to surveillance and monitoring.
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Performance Management
: Herman Aguinis Pretince Hall New Delhi
Performance Management System & Strategies: Dipak Bhattacharyya Pearson Education ND
Performance Management
: Robert Bascal McGrawHill
Strategies for Performance Management: Excel Books New Delhi
Human Resource Management : Garry Dessler, Pearson Education, New Delhi
Human Resource Management : David Lepak & Mary Gowan, Pearson Education, New Delhi

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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HUMAN RERSOURCE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (HRIMS)

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The course will critically explore how human resource information systems are applied in organizations to support
organizational strategy, improve efficiency and flexibility, increase productivity and performance, and ensure compliance
with employment law. The focus will be on merging computer technology with a strategic human resource management
perspective in order to maximize the performance of business.
Course Structure:
Introduction-Information and management, Characteristics, types and attributes of information, Traditional
structure of an organization, Business systems, Interdependence between organizations and information systems,
Data & Information needs for HR Manager; Sources of Data; Role of ITES in HRM; IT for HR Managers; Concept,
Structure, & Mechanics of HRIS; Programming Dimensions & HR Manager with no technology background;
Survey of software packages for Human Resource Information System including ERP Software such as SAP,
Oracles Financials and Ramcos Marshal [only data input, output & screens];
Fundamentals of Human Resource Information Systems (MIS)-HRIS- HRIS Basics, Human resource policies
and practices enabled by HRIS, Applications of HRIS: Data Management for HRIS: Data Formats, Entry Procedure
& Process; Data Storage & Retrieval; Transaction Processing, Office Automation and Information Processing &
Control Functions; Design of HRIS: Relevance of Decision Making Concepts for Information System Design; HRM
Needs Analysis- Concept & Mechanics; Standard Software and Customized Software; HRIS An Investment;
HRDL CycleHuman Information systems development, Methodologies, Approaches to systems development,
Stages of the SDLC, Prototyping, HR responsibility in each phase of HRIS development, Pre implementation stage
of HRIS, HRIS planning, HRIS expectation, Productivity through HRIS , HRIS cost-benefit value analysis. HR
Management Process & HRIS: Modules on MPP, Recruitment, Selection, Placement; Module on PA System; T & D
Module; Module on Pay & related dimensions; Planning & Control; Information Systems support for Planning &
Control
HRI Systems-Systems for leave accounting, Payroll, ICT, Incentives, Performance appraisal, Group Decision
Support Systems (GDSS) in HRIS, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). Emerging Trends in HRIS Organization
Structure & Related Management Processes including authority & Responsibility, Flows, and Communication
Process; Organization Culture and Power Data Capturing for Monitoring & Review; Behavioral Patterns of HR &
other Managers and their place in information processing for decision making
Requirement analysis and tasks for requirements analysis- Overview of design of an Human Resource
Information System, Gathering, Roles of people in software, Systems analysts, General model of MIS, System
development, Model, Role of System Analyst and Business Analyst. Data Collection Methods - Obtaining data for
marketing decisions, Collecting data, Types of data, Primary research methods, Types of research, Additional data
collection methods, Database, Database lifecycle (DBLC), Concept of database management system
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

K. C. Laudon and J. P. Laudon : Management Information SystemsManaging the Digital Firm, Prentice-Hall India, New Delhi,
2006
James A OBrien & George M Marakas : Management Information Systems, McGraw-Hill, ND, 2007
Vincent R. Ceriello and Christine Freeman : Human Resource Management Systems: Strategies, Tactics, and Techniques, John
Wiley & Sons, New York, 1998
Michael J. Kavanagh & Mohan Thite : Human Resource Information Systems: Basics, Applications, & Future Direction, Sage,
UK, 2008
Teresa Torres-Coronas and Mario Arias : Encyclopedia of Human Resources Information Systems: Challenges in E-HRM,
Oliva idea Group Inc (IGI), UK, 2008
Henry C. Lucas : The Analysis, Design and Implementation of Information Systems, McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 1991
Michael Armstrong : A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice, Kogan PageElizabeth Houldsworth and Dilum
Jirasinghe : Managing and Measuring
Employee Performance : Understanding Practice, Kogan Page. Jack J Phillips : Accountability in Human Resource Management,
Gulf Professional Publishing.

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:

Marks

The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will be four
alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A & B. The last
question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two options are required to be
attempted.

70

Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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100

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Course Objective:

DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM


Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The course has been designed to introduce the students with the applications of systems designed to manage the data
resources of organizations. It provides the students an opportunity to study the hands-on implementation of a database in
corporate environment.
Course Structure:
The Foundation of Database Management System-Data Processing Concepts; Data Structures; File Processing
and Access Methods; Taxonomy of Data Management Systems; Various Data Base Management Models;
Evaluation of Commercially Available Software, Systems with Managerial Emphasis on Tradeoffs among Cost,
Capacity and Responsiveness.
Database Environment-Functions of Transaction Processes and Their Communications Interface with Database
Management Systems; Distributed Data Processing Systems and a Need for Database Environment for Such a
System; Normalization and Logical Design
Types of DBMS-Physical Database Structures; Structured Query Language; Relational Database Management
Systems for Successful Implementation of Distributed Systems; Distributed Database Systems; On-line Data Bases;
Object-oriented Data Bases.
DBMS Administration-Managerial Issues Related to DBMS; Evaluation Criteria; Performance Analysis; Recovery
Issues; Re-organization Problems; Implementation and Maintenance Issues.
Contemporary Issues in SCM-The content of the unit depends upon the recent developments in the field of DBMS
such as Cloud Computing etc, which would be specifically declared by the respective faculty during the coverage of
syllabus.
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.

Coad, Peter & Edward Y.


: Object Oriented Analysis, Englewood Cliffs
Kroenke, David M.
: Database Processing: Fundamental Design Implementation, MacMillan Press
McFaden, Fred R. & Hoffer J.A. : Database Management, Benjamin/Cummings Pub. Co
List of cases and specific references including research papers, articles and books will be announced in the class.

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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Course Objective:

BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND DATA MINING


Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

To provide you with a theoretical and practical understanding of core data mining concepts and techniques; and to
provide you with hands-on experience in applying these techniques to practical real-world business problems using
commercial data mining software.
Course Structure:
Introduction to data Mining-Overview, goals of data mining, Myths about data mining, The Data Mining process
Data Extraction and Manipulation-the Relational Data Model and Relational DBMS, Enterprise Reporting,
Relational Algebra, SQL: The Relational Query Language
OLAP and Multidimensional Data Analysis-Datawarehousing and Multidimensional Databases, Data Quality,
Summarization and Data Cubes, OLAP Tools and Pivot Tables
Data Exploration and Dimension Reduction-Data Summarization and Visualization, Association & Market-Based
Analysis, Frequent Item set and Association Rule Mining, Sequential patterns
Classification and Predictive Modeling-Decision Tree induction, Model Evaluation and Interpretation, Predictive
Modeling Using Neural Networks, Introduction to Neural Networks, Neural Networks vs. Regression, Using XL
Miner for Association Rule Mining, Finding clusters with XL Miner, Using XL Miner to build decision trees

REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.

Ali ABM Shawkat and Wasimi Saleh A : Data Mining; Method and Technique, Cengage Publication
L. T., Moss, S. Atre, A. Wesley : Business Intelligence Roadmap: The Complete Project Lifecycle for DecisionSupport Applications, Information, Technology Series.
Ralph Hughes : Agile Data Warehousing; Delivering World-Class Business Intelligence Systems Using Scrum and
XP, Ceregenics Inc.
S. Rizzi & M. Golfarelli : Data Warehouse Design; Modern Principles and Methodologies,Tata McGraw-Hill
Education.

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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Course Objective:

ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING


Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The objective of the course is to introduce students to enterprise system applications appropriate for knowledge
management, a strategic resource allocation process, involving transactions, interactions and relationships among data
and people with global, complex business organizations.
Course Structure
Introduction to ERP-Overview and Evolution of ERP-II through MRP, MRP-II & ERP; Opportunities and
Problems of ERP; Identifying Benefits of ERP; Conceptual Model of ERP; ERP and the Competitive Advantage.
Understanding Business Processes-Concept of Business Process; Rethinking of the Processes; Emergence of Reengineering Concept; Identification of Re-engineering Needs; Preparing and Conducting Business Process Reengineering
ERP Implementation-ERP Implementation Lifecycle; Implementation Methodology; Hidden Costs; Organizing the
Implementation - Vendors, Consultants and Users; Contracts with Vendors, Consultants and Employees; Project
Management and Monitoring; Pre & Post ERP Implementation Issues
Modules of ERP-Introduction to Basic Modules of ERP System: HRD - Personnel Management; Training and
Development; Skill Inventory; Material Planning and Control - Inventory; Forecasting; Manufacturing Production
Planning; Production Scheduling; Production Control; Sales and Distribution; Finance; Resource Management in
global scenario; Add-on Modules SCM, CRM, TMS etc.
The ERP Market-Issue of Standard Vs. Customized ERP Solution; ERP Packages at Market Introduction to SAP
AG, Baan Company, Oracle Corporation, People Soft, JD Edwards World Solutions Company, System Software
Associates, Inc. (SSA), QAD etc.; A Comparative Assessment and Selection of ERP Packages and Modules.
Contemporary Issues in ERP-The content of the unit depends upon the recent developments in the field of ERP,
which would be specifically declared by the respective faculty during the coverage of syllabus.
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Alexis Leon
: ERP Demystified, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi
Garg V.K. & Venkitakrishnan N K
: Enterprise Resource Planning Concepts & Practice, PHI, New Delhi
Rahul V Altekar, P.
: Enterprise Resource Planning, Theory and Practice, Prentice Hall of India
Applegate, L.M., Austin, R.D. & McFarlan, F.W. : Creating Business Advantage in the Information Age, McGrawHill
Monk, E. & Wagner, B.
: Concepts in Enterprise Resource Planning, Thomson Course Technology
Olson, D.L.
: Managerial Issues of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, McGraw-Hill
Sandoe, K., Corbitt, G. & Boykin, R. : Enterprise Integration, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
John Antonio
: The SAP/3 Handbook, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

Course Structure of MBA Program of FMS, BHU Session 2012-13 onwards III Semester

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100

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Course Objective:

SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT


Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The aim of this paper is to acquaint the students of MBA Program specializing in Information technology with various
aspects of Software Project Management
Course Structure:
Introduction-Fundamentals of Software Project Management (SPM), Need Identification. Vision and Scope
Document, Project Management Cycle, SPM Objectives, Management Spectrum SPM Framework
Software Project Planning-Steps in Project Planning, Software Project Planning, Planning Objectives, Types of
Project Plans, Projection and Estimation, Software Project Management Plan, Creating the Work Breakdown
Structure. Identifying the Tasks and Activities, Estimating Duration and Cost, Manpower Planning, Project Quality
Planning,
Project Organization-Software Development Process, Assigning Resources, Choosing an Organizational Form
Software Architecture, Management Strategies and Techniques
Project Scheduling-Activity Sequencing, Network Diagram, Schedule Development. Schedule Compression
Techniques. Software Project Scheduling Tools
Project Monitoring and Control-Software Metrics, Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Software
Configuration Management, Measure Productivity, Taking corrective Actions, Senior Management Review
Meetings, Projects Audit and Review,
Project Risk-Risk Assessment, Risk analysis- Qualitative and Quantitative, Prioritization of Risks Risk Response
Planning Monitoring the Risk
Case Studies
REFERENCE
1. R. T. Futrell, D. F. Shafer, & L. I. Shafer : Quality Software Project Management, Pearson Education Ltd.
2. P. Jalote : Software Project Management in Practice, Pearson Education Asia Limited & Tsinghua University Press
3. R. B. Kelsey : Software Project Management: Measures for Improving Performance, Management Concepts Pub.
4. Software Project Management
: From Concepts to Development, Coriolis Group
5. B. B. Agarwal, S. Dhall, S. P. Tayal
: Software Project Management, University Science Press
6. A. Singh and K. K. Singh
: Software Project Management, Umesh Publications
7. G. P. Sudhakar
: Elements of Software Project management, PHI

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

Course Structure of MBA Program of FMS, BHU Session 2012-13 onwards III Semester

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Course Objective:

e-GOVERNANCE
Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The present course aims to develop an understanding of the importance of IT (Information Technology) in bringing about
developments in the affairs of public life. It intends to develop an awareness of the e-governance technology, being used
for delivering pubic services and the issues concerning the Cyber security.
Course Structure:
Introduction-Overview of e-Government and e-Governance, Stages of e-Governance, National E-Governance Plan
(NeGP), Mission Mode Projects and their implementation status
e-Governance Systems- e-Governance Systems Development Practices, Business Process Reengineering in
Government, e-Governance success stories and implementation challenges
e-Governance Practices- e-Governance Project Management Practices, Models of e-Governance Projects, Security
threats and Cyber Forensics
Cyber Security-Symmetric and Asymmetric cryptography (including Credit Card/Electronic data capture),
Establishing security norms in cyberspace [ISO 270001], Cyber security and cyber audit implications for egovernance
Contemporary Issues-Change Management Issues, IT Act 2000 and the related cases in India
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Gupta, M.P. (ed.)


:Promise of e-Governance, Tata McGraw Hill,
Bhattacharya J. (ed.)
:Technology in Government, GIFT Publishing,
Bagga, R.K. and Gupta P. (ed.):Transforming Government: e-Governance Initiatives in India, ICFAI Press,
Hyderabad,
B. A. Forouzan
: Cryptography And Network Security, Tata McGraw Hill,
Gupta, M.P., Kumar P., & Bhattacharya, J.: Government Online, Tata McGraw-Hill,
H. Richard
: Implementing and Managing e-Government, Sage Publications,
V. Sharma
: Handbook of Cyber Laws, Macmillan India Ltd.

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

Course Structure of MBA Program of FMS, BHU Session 2012-13 onwards III Semester

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Course Objective:

DIGITAL INCLUSION FOR DEVELOPMENT


Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The aim of this paper is to acquaint the students of MBA program specializing in Information Technology with digital
inclusion projects in developing countries and, in particular focuses on processes of institutionalization of such projects.
Course Structure:
Introduction-Meaning of Digital Inclusion, Bridging the Digital Divide, Connecting People in Rural Communities
Means of digital inclusion-Rural Kiosks in India, Models of Community e-Centers for the Poor, Conducive
Environment for Promoting Community e-centers, Digital Inclusion: Public Private Partnership
Case studies
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

S. Krishna and S. Madon (Ed.) :The Digital Challenge Ashgate Publishing Ltd.,
C. Avegeron
: Information Systems and global Diversity, Oxford University Press
M. Castells
: End of Millennium, Blackwell, Publishing
O. Manzer : Digital Inclusion for Development: South Asias Best e-contents, Digital Empowerment foundation
Building e-Community Centers for Rural development: Report of the Regional Workshop, Bali, Indonesia, 8-14
December, 2004

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

Course Structure of MBA Program of FMS, BHU Session 2012-13 onwards III Semester

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Course Objective:

CONSUMER BEHAVIOR
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Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

Objective of this course on Consumer Behavior is to present a comprehensive coverage of the subject with examples
from the Indian Scenario. This course also challenges students to understand the complexities of consumer needs and
perceptions and translate them into effective Marketing Strategies. The course will be based on real life case-studies from
Indian environment.
Course Structure:
Understanding Consumer Behavior-Introduction to Consumer Behavior; Consumer Behavior and the Marketing
Concepts; Factors influencing Consumer Behavior
Consumer Decision making process-Concept of Consumer Decision; Levels of Consumer Decision Making; A
Model of Consumer Decision Making
Consumer Motivation-The concepts of motivation; Maslows Theory of Motivation; Role of Motives in Guiding
Behavior; Involvement of Consumer
Consumer Learning and Experience-Introductions to Consumer Learning; Learning Theories; Brand Equity and
Brand Loyalty
Group Influence on Consumption-Role of reference groups; Effect of reference groups on consumer decision
making; Examples of endorsement by celebrities
Influence of Culture on Consumer Behavior-Concept of Culture; The measurement of Culture; Indian Core
Values; Cultural aspects of emerging markets
Values, Lifestyles, and Psychographics-Impact of Values, Lifestyles and Psychographics on buying behavior;
Demographics, Lifestyles and Psychographics; Values and Value Systems
Organizational Buying Behavior-Difference between Consumer and organizational buying; Characteristics of
Organizational Buying; Factors affecting Organizational Buying
e-Consumer Behavior- e-Business; Applications to Consumer Behavior; The Computer Age.
Changing Indian Consumer Behavior-Drivers of Change; Changing Consumer Trends; Rural Consumer Behavior;
New Consumption Patrons
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

D. L. Loudon, J. Albert Della Bitta


: Consumer Behavior; Concepts and Applications, Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing Company Limited
D. I. Hawkins, R. J. Best, and K. A. Coney: Consumer Behhavior: Building Marketing Strategy, Tata McGraw-Hill
Publishing Company Limited.
F. R. Kardes
: Consumer Behavior and Managerial Decision Making, Prentice Hall of India Private Limited
Henry A.
: Consumer Behavior and Marketing Action, Thomson Asia Pte Ltd.
K.K. Srivastava, S. Khandai : Consumer Behavior in Indian Context, Galgotia Publishing Company.
L. G. Schiffman, L. L. Kanuk, & S. R. Kumar:Consumer Behavior, Pearson Education Inc.
M. Evans, A. Jamal, & G. Foxall : Consumer Behavior, John Wiley & Sons LTD.
M. Khan
: Consumer Behavior, New Age International Publishers.
M. R. Solomon
: Consumer Behavior Buying, Having and Being, PHI Learning Private Limited
R. Majumdar : Consumer Behavior: Insights from Indian Market, PHI Learning Private Limited.
R. D. Blackwell, P.W. Miniard, & J. F. Engel:Consumer Behavior, Cengage Learning India Private Limited.
S. R. Nair
: Consumer Behavior Consumer Behavior & Marketing Research, Himalaya Pub. House.
W. D. Hoyer & D. J. Maclnnis : Consumer Behavior, Houghton Mifflin Co. USA.

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATION

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

To familiarize the students with the different elements of Integrated marketing communications, so that they can look at
marketing communications with a holistic approach. The course is designed to enable the students to learn the basics of
marketing communications.
Course Structure:
Introduction: Concept of Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC), Process and Role of IMC in Marketing,
Promotion mix Advertising (Classification of advertising, types, advertising appropriation, advertising
campaigns), Sales Promotion (Different types of Sales Promotion, relationship between Sales promotion and
advertising) , Publicity (Types of Publicity, relationship between advertising and publicity), Personal Selling,
Direct marketing and direct response methods, Interactive / Internet Marketing
Objectives for IMC Programs: Determining Promotional Objectives, DAGMAR approach, establishing and
allocating promotional budget
IMC Message Design-The Creative concept development; the creative processes of the different forms of IMC;
AIDA model Considerations for creative idea Visualization. (Creative planning, creative strategy development,
Communications appeals and execution, Message strategy design considerations, Source of the message, Message
integration, Advertorials and Infomercials, Client Evaluation and approval of Creative Strategy/work.
Media Management-Media Types and their characteristics; Setting Media objectives; Considering key media
concepts; Media planning; Media Strategy; Media buying; Cross media concept; and media research.
Facilitators in IMC-Advertising Agencies their role, functions, organisation, Remuneration, client agency
relationship, account Planning; Hoarding Contractors; Printers, etc.
Ethics and social responsibility in IMC campaigns
Emerging Concepts and Issues Marketing Communications
REFERENCE
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

Aaker & Myers


: Advertising Management, Prentice Hall Inc.
Borden & Marshall : Advertising Management; MV Taraporevala Sons Co Pvt. Ltd, Richard D Irwin Inc. Homewood, Illinois.
Chunawala & Sethia
: Foundations of Advertising Theory & Practice; Himalaya Publishing House
Copley Paul : Marketing Communications Management Concepts & theories, Cases and Practices; Butterworth- Heinemann
Publication
Duncon
: Integrated Marketing Communications, TMH
Kenneth Clow & Donald Baack : Integrated Advertising, Promotion, & Marketing Communications, Pearson Education, Limited
Otto Kelppner
: Advertising Procedure; Prentice Hall Inc.
Rathore
: Advertising Management; Himalaya Publishing House
Rahtz Don R
: Integrated Marketing Communication; Cengage Learning
Sandage, Fryburger & Rotzoll
: Advertising Theory & Practices; Richard D Irwin Inc., Homewood, Illinois
Siraj M Joseph & Rahtz Don R : Integrated Marketing Communication A Strategic Approach, Cengage Learning
Wells, Burnett & Mariarity
: Advertising Principles & Practices; Prentice Hall of India
Wright, Warner, Winter & Zeigler : Advertising, McGrawHill Education

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
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Course Objective:

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT


Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The paper is designed to impart the skill based knowledge of Customer Relationship Management. The syllabus
encompasses almost the entire aspect of the subject. The purpose of the syllabus is to not just make the students aware of
the concepts and practices of CRM in modern businesses but also enable them to design suitable practices and programs
for the company they would be working.
Course Structure:
Customer Relationship Management Fundamentals-Theoretical perspectives of relationship, Evolution of
relationship marketing, Purpose of relationship marketing, Approach towards marketing: A paradigm shift,
Historical Perspectives, CRM Definitions, Emergence of CRM practice:, CRM cycle, Stakeholders in CRM,
Significance of CRM, Types of CRM, Success Factors in CRM, CRM Implementation, People factor in CRM
Dimensions of Customer Relationship Management
Customer Satisfaction: Meaning, Definition, Significance, Components of Customer Satisfaction, Customer
Satisfaction Models, Rationale of Customer Satisfaction
Customer Loyalty: Meaning, Definition, Significance, Customer Loyalty, Customer Loyalty Ladder, Loyalty
Principles, Benefits of Customer Loyalty, Dimensions of Customer Loyalty, Determinants of Customer Loyalty,
Drivers of Customer Loyalty
Service Quality: Meaning and Definition of Service Quality, Types of Service Quality, Service Quality Dimensions,
Service Quality Gaps.
Customer Relationship Management: Technology Dimensions-E- CRM in Business, CRM: A changing
Perspective, Features of e-CRM, Advantages of e-CRM, Technologies of e-CRM, Voice Portals, Web Phones,
BOTs, Virtual Customer Representative, Customer Relationship Portals, Functional Components of CRM, Database
Management: Database Construction, Data Warehousing, architecture, Data Mining. Characteristics, Data Mining
tools and techniques, Meaning, Significance, Advantages, Call Center, Multimedia Contact Center, Important CRM
softwares.
Emerging Concepts and Perspectives in Customer Relationship Management:
To be announced by the Teacher at the beginning of the session
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.

Kristin Anderson, Carol Kerr : Customer relationship management, McGraw-HillProfessional


Federico Rajola
: Customer Relationship Management: Organizational & Technological Perspectives, Springer
Rajendra Kumar Sugandhi
: Customer Relationship Management, New Age International
Jagdish N. Sheth
: Customer relationship management: , Emerging Concepts, Tools, & Applications, Tata
McGraw-Hill Education
5. Gerhard Raab
: Customer relationship management: a Global Perspective, Gower Publishing, Ltd.
6. Ed Peelen
: Customer Relationship Management, Pearson Education India
7. Francis Buttle
: Customer Relationship Management, Butterworth-Heinemann
8. Judith W. Kincaid
: Customer Relationship Management: Getting It Right, Prentice Hall Professional
9. Lakshman Jha
: Customer Relationship Management: A Strategic Approach, Global India Publications
10. Alok Kr. Rai
: Customer Relationship Management : Concepts and Cases, PHI
PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
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SERVICES MARKETING

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The objective of this course is to develop insights into emerging trends in the service sector in a developing economy like
India. Further, the course in Services Marketing is intended to broaden students view of marketing to give an
understanding of how marketing is practised in service organizations and how it will be managed in the future.
Course Structure:
Introduction to Services Marketing-Emergence of Services Economy; Nature and Definitions of Services;
Classification of Different, Types of Services; Differences in Goods versus Services Marketing; Services Marketing
Mix; Trends in Services Marketing
Understanding Consumers Behavior for Services-Consumer Purchase Behavior in services; Consumer Decision
Making Process; Meaning and Types of Service Expectations; Services Encounters and Consumer Satisfaction;
Segmenting, Targeting and Positioning of Services.
Services Marketing Mix-New Service Development and Blueprint; Services Product Strategies; Approaches to
Pricing Services and Pricing Strategies; Designing the Service Communication Mix; Branding of Services;
Distributing Services Context and Options; Physical Evidence of a Service.
Effective Service Delivery Process-Understanding Capacity Constraints and Demand Patterns; Strategies for
Matching Capacity and Demand; Waiting Line Strategies; Designing and Managing Service Processes; Employees
and Customers Role in Service Delivery
Implementing Service Marketing-Service Quality Measurement and Improvement of Service Quality; Consumer
Complaint Behavior; Consumer Response to Effective Service Recovery; Principles of Service Recovery; CRM in
Services
Contemporary Issues in Services Marketing -The content of the unit depends upon the recent developments in the
field of services marketing, which would be declared by the respective faculty during the coverage of syllabus.
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Lovelock, Christopher H.
Zeithaml V.A. & Bitner M.J.
Verma H.V.
K. E Clow & David L Kurtz
Govind Apte
Swartz & Iacobucci
Hoffman & Bateson

: Services Marketing, Pearson Education, New Delhi


: Services Marketing, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi
: Marketing of Services, Global Business Press, New Delhi
: Services Marketing, Biztantra
: Services Marketing, Oxford Publications
: Handbook of Services Marketing & Management, Sage Publications.
: Services Marketing, Cengage Learning, New Delhi

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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INTERNATIONAL MARKETING MANAGEMENT

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

This paper deals with a broad conceptual focus on the marketing management problems, techniques and strategies
necessary to incorporate the marketing concept into the framework of the world market place. The present course
explores those aspects of marketing which are unique to international business.
Course Structure:
Importance and Challenge of International Marketing-Definition of International Marketing: Domestic
Marketing Vs. International Marketing; Categories of International marketing Involvements; International Marketing
Task; Nature of International Marketing Management;
Analysis of International Marketing Environment and Identifying Foreign Markets - Political Considerations
and Governmental Influences; Cultural and Social Dynamics; Economic Development and Geographical Conditions;
Competitive Conditions; Legal and Financial Influences.
International Marketing Intelligence and Research - Analysis of World Market; Market analysis; Purposes and
Methods; Marketing Intelligence; International Marketing Research.
Planning Entry and Operations Strategies-Export; Franchise, Joint Ventures; Direct Investment; Multinational
Operations.
International Product Policies - Strategic Considerations in Making Multinational Product Decisions; Alternative
Strategies in Multi-national Product Planning; Methodology in Making Multinational product Decisions.
International Pricing Decisions-Price Escalation; International Transfer Pricing; Pricing Strategy; Factors
influencing the Establishment of International Prices; Export Pricing; Differential Pricing.
International Distribution System and Logistics-International Marketing Channel Decisions; Importance and
Scope of Channel Decisions; Channels between Nations; International Physical Distribution Decisions; Nature of
Physical Distribution; The Systems Concept; Trade Terms; Structure of International Physical Distribution.
International Marketing Communication-Communication with Foreign Buyers; Planning and Preparing
International Promotional Programmes; Media Structure; Planning Media Strategy; Cooperative Advertising.
Emerging Issues and Developments in International Marketing-To be announced at the beginning of the session.
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Sak Onkvisit and John Shaw


Varshney & Bhattacharya
S.C. Jain
S. Hollensen, A. Thornhill, P. Lewis
Warren J. Keegan
M. R. Czinkota & I. A. Ronkainen
Fayerweather, John
Sarathy, R and V. Terpstra

: International Marketing-Analysis and Strategy, Taylor & Francis


: International Marketing Management, Sultan Chand & Sons
: International Marketing Management, Boston : Kent Publishing
: Global Marketing-A Decision Oriented Approach, Pearson Edu. Limited
: Global Marketing Management, Pearson Education India
: International Marketing, Cengage Learning
: International Marketing, Prentice Hall Inc
: International Marketing, Dryden Press

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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RURAL MARKETING

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The objective of the course is to familiarize the participants with conceptual understanding of Rural Marketing practices
in Indian context.
Course Structure:
Introduction: Rural Marketing Concept & Scope, Attractiveness & Challenges of Rural Markets, Rural vs.
Urban Markets.
Rural Marketing Environment-Rural Market in India, Size and Scope, Environment and Emerging Profile of
Rural Markets in India
Rural Consumer Behavior-Rural Consumers Dimensions - Buying Decision Process, Marketing Mix for Rural
Marketing,
Researching Rural Market-Research approach, Rural Marketing Information System, Diffusion of Innovation
Rural Marketing Strategies:
Rural Market Segmentation-Basis and Strategies, Positioning Strategies for Rural Market.
Product Strategy-Product Planning & Strategies for Rural Markets, New Product Development: Consumer
Adoption Process, Product Mix.
Pricing Strategies for Rural Markets-Pricing Polices, Innovation in Pricing of the Products.
Communication Strategy-Challenges in Rural Communication, Advertising and Sales Promotion for Rural
Markets, Setting Communication Objectives, Rural Media: Media Innovation, Branding in Rural India, Brand
Loyalty Vs Stickiness, Fake Brands - Strategies to Counter Fakes Brands.
Distribution Strategy-Issues in Rural Distribution Channels, Tapping the Rural Markets, Rural Distribution
Strategies, Rural Retailing, Haats/Shandies, Vans & Mobile Stores, Innovation in Rural Distribution System.
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

P. Kashyap & S. Raut


: Rural Marketing, Biztantra
T.P. Gopal Swamy
: Rural Marketing, Vikas Publishing House
B. Dogra & K. Ghuman
: Rural Marketing, TMH
S. K. Velayudhan
: Rural Marketing, SAGE Publication
U.C.Mathur
: Rural Marketing, Excel Books,
C G Krishnamacharyulu, L. Ramakrishnan: Rural Marketing, Pearson Education
Habeeb Ur Rahman
: Rural Marketing, HPH,
Sukhpal Singh
: Rural Marketing, Vikas Publishers
Minouti Kamat& R. Krishnamoorthy : Rural Marketing, HPH, Agricultural

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
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Course Objective:

LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT


Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The objective of this course is to develop the understanding of various components of integrated supply chain. The
learning is focused on developing the supply chain to suit not only the domestic operations but also the global operations.
Course Structure:
The Foundation of Supply Chain Management-Overview and Evolution of Supply Chain Management; Supply
Chain Concepts and Models; Strategic Fit Concept of SCM; SCM- An Organization Spanning Activity; SCM as a
Tool to Gain Competitive Advantage.
Key Processes of Supply Chain Management-Supply Chain Planning; Purchasing in Supply Chain; Supply Chain
Network Design & Manufacturing; Inventory and Warehousing in SCM; Supply Chain Transportation Decisions.
SCM Enablers-Tools and Techniques of Information & Communication Technology (ICT) in Supply Chain;
Supply Chain Forecasting; Buyer-Supplier Partnership; Customer Relationship Issues in SCM
SCM Administration-Supply Chain Cost Analysis & Pricing; Supply Chain Risk Management; HR Issues in SCM;
Supply Chain Performance Measurement
Contemporary Issues in SCM-The content of the unit depends upon the recent developments in the field of SCM
such as Lean Approach; Green SCM; Reverse Logistics etc., which would be specifically declared by the respective
faculty during the coverage of syllabus.

REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Chopra Sunil & Meindell P.


: Supply Chain Management, Pearson Pub., New Delhi
Agrawal D.K.
: Supply Chain Management, Macmillan Press, New Delhi
Shah J.
: Supply Chain Management, Pearson Pub., New Delhi
Ballou R.H.
: Business Logistics / SCM, Pearson Pub., New Delhi
David Simchi-Levi et al. : Designing and Managing the Supply Chain: Concepts, Strategies, and Test Studies, McGraw-Hill.
Jeremy F. Shapiro
: Modeling the Supply Chain, Duxbury.
Terry P. Harrison, et al. ed.
: The Practice of Supply Chain Management: Where Theory and Application Converge,
Kluwer Academic Publishers.
8. Mentzer John T.
: Supply Chain Management, Sage Publication, New Delhi
9. Sahay B.S.
: Supply Chain Management for Global Competitiveness, MacMillan Publication, New Delhi.
10. Burt Dobler and Starling
: World Class Supply Management, Tata Mcgraw Hill.
11. Coyle Bondi and Langely
: The Management of Business Logistics: A Supply Chain Perspective, Thomson South
Western

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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Course Objective:

OPERATIONS PLANNING
Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The course will critically explore the various dimensions of planning that are needed for Operations and Production
Management. Operations Management has been an indispensable component of all manufacturing and service
organizations. The focus of the paper will be to acquaint learners with the various planning dimensions and areas that are
the basis of an effective operations strategy.
Course Sstructure:
Introduction-Explaining the relationship of operations management to other aspects of the organizations
operations
An overview of operations strategy and its importance to the firm.
Design of products/services and processes and how this relates to operations and supply.
The concept of sustainability in operations management.
Operations Management as a strategic process.
Processes in Operations Management; Role and Relevance of Planning Function in Operations Management.
Application:
Systems used in operations management: Manufacturing Resource Planning II (MRPII); Optimized Production
Techniques (OPT) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
Different methods of quality measurement (e.g. Servqual).
Demand Management (The Made-to-stock , the Assemble-to-order, make to order environment, sales and operations
planning, master production scheduling , dealing with customers on a day-to-day basis, Information use in Demand
Management , monitoring customer relationship management, outbound product flow, CANBAN)
External quality standards (e.g. for Vendors, Suppliers, Dealers, Agents)
Use of process maps to present the flow of information and products in: a) Manufacturing, b) Service industries.
Process Automation (Simulation, Automation, Robots, Group technology, Flexible, Manufacturing Systems).
Methods of managing operational capacity in product and service delivery (e.g. use of queuing theory, forecasting,
flexible manufacturing systems).
Application of lean techniques to services; The characteristics of lean production; Criticisms and limitations of lean
production.
Practices of continuous improvement (e.g. Quality circles, Kaizen, 5S, 6 Sigma).
Developing relationships with suppliers, including the use of supply portfolios.
Contemporary issues and practices in Operations Planning (other Production Systems, Economic Considerations,
lean current and re-engineering)
REFERENCE
1. Stevenson, J. William
: Operations Management, McGraw-Hill Irwin
2. Plossl, G.W. : Production and Inventory Control; Principles and Techniques, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, Prentice-Hall
3. Phillip F. Ostwald and Jairo Munoz
: Manufacturing Processes and Systems; Wiley India
4. Jay Heizer and Barry Render
: Operations Management ; Prentice Hall
5. Monks, Joseph G.,
: Operations Management; Theory and Problems, McGraw-Hill
6. Mikell P. Groover,
: Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing; Wiley India
PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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Course Objective:

MATERIAL MANAGEMENT
Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The aim of this is to make students opting for Operation as specialization proficient in various aspects of
management.

material

Course Structure:
Introduction-Dynamics of Materials Management. Materials Management at Micro-level. Materials Management at
macro-level. Inventories of Materials. Total concept. Definition . A Brief history of development.
Forecasting and objectives-Systems Design. Control of the flow of materials. Forecasting and planning. Forecasting
methods. Object of Material Management.
Planning, Purchasing and Procurement-Mapping the materials plan work. The materials cycle and flow control
system. Materials Budget. Purchasing principle, procedure and practices. Fundamental objective of purchasing.
Responsibilities and limitation, source of supply and supplier selection, supplier qualities assurance program. Buyer
has supplier relationships.
Store Management and Operations-Storage systems. Store location and layout. Developments of storage
centralize and decentralize. Standardization and Variety Reduction, Material codification and its Advantage and
Disadvantages.
Computerization of Material Management-Material Requirement Planning (MRP) Foundation for Materials
Requirement Planning, Importance of Planning Parameters. Understanding the Impact of MRP.
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

A.K.Dutta
: Material Management; Procedure Text and Case, Prentice Hall of India
P. GopalKrrishanan & N Sunderasion: Material Management : An Integrated Approach, PHI, Learning
A.K.Singh
: Material Management, Lakshmi Publication (P) LTD.
Stan C Mcdonald
: Material Management : An Executive Supply chain Guide, John Wiley & Sons.
Asit K.ghosh & Prem Kumar : Material Management, Anmol Publications Pvt. Ltd.
J.R. Tony, Arnold, S. & N. Chapaman : Introduction to Material Management, Prentice Hal
S.Chatterji
: Applied Material Management, Sage Publication
S.S.Katoch
: Mataerial Management, Anmol Publication Pvt Ltd.
D. S Ammer
: Material Management and Purchasing, R.D. Irwin 1980
William R. Steizer
: Material Management, Prentice Hall

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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Course Objective:

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING


Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The main purpose of this paper is to make the students of MBA, specializing in Operations Management (OM) familiar
with CAD/CAM system.
Course Structure:
Fundamentals of CAD-Introduction. The CAD system Definition, Reasons for Implementing CAD. Design
Process Shigley Model, Pahl and Beitz Model, Gshuga Model Farle Model. Applications of Computer. Design
Geometrics Modeling. Engineering Analysis Designing Review and Evaluation. Automated drafting. Benefits of
Computers Aided design. Creating the Manufacturing Database.
CAD System Hardware-Introduction. The Design Workstation. Graphics Terminal Image Generation in
Computer Graphics. Graphics Terminals for CAD Directed Beam Refresh Tube (DBRT), Direct View Storage
Tube (DVST), Rosters Scan terminal (Digital TV). Graphics Input Devices Cursor Control Devices, Digitizer,
Keyboard, Terminals, Graphics Output Devices Pen Plotters, Hardcopy Unit, Electrostatic Plotters, computer
output to Microfilm (COM) Units. Mode of operations Hard Copy Mode, On-Line Mode, Off Line Mode,
remote Mode, CAD System Configuration.
CAD System Software-Introduction. Graphics Software The Software Configuration of Graphics System.
Function of a Graphic Package Generation of Graphic Elements, Transformation and Display. Rendering
rasterizing Polygons, Hidden Surface Elimination. Z-Buffer Algorithm Scan Line. Anti-Aliasing Super Sampling
or Post filtering, Area Sampling or Pre-Filtering, Pixel Phasing, Stochastic Sampling. Reflection Shading
Zgouraud Shading, Phong Shading.
Principles of interactive Computer Graphics-Graphics Preliminaries, Point Plotter and Drawing of Lines. Line
Drawing Algorthim DDA Algorthim, Bresanhams Line Algorthim, Bresanhams Circle Algorithm Properties of
Circles, Eclipse Generating Algorthim.
Numerical Control Production System-Introduction. What is Numerical Control (NC)? The NC Procedures. NC
Co-ordinate Systems Fixed Zero and Floating Zero, Absolute Positioning and Incremental Positioning. Elements
of NC System Machine Control Unit, Part Program, Machine Tool. Classification of NC Systems Point to Point,
Straight Cut.
REFERENCE
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3.
4.
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6.
7.
8.

Ulrich Rembold, & R. Dillmann : Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing: Methods and Tools, Springer
Verlag
Mikell P. Groover, & Emory W. Simmers, Jr.
: CAD/CAM: Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing, Pearson
Education India.
Nicholas M Palrikalakis, & Takachi Maekawa : Shape Interrogation for Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing,
Springer
K. Lalit Narayan, K. Mallikarjuna Rao, & M.M.M. Sarcar : Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing, PHI
Learning Pvt ltd,
Farid M.L Amirouche : Principles of Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing, Pearson Prentice Hall,
P.N. Rao
: CAD/CAM : Principles and Applications, Tata Mcgraw Hill Education
Ibrahim Zeid
: Mastering CAD/CAM, Tata Mcgraw Hill
P. N. Rao, N. K. Tiwari, & T. K. Kundra
: Computer Aided Manufacturing, Tata McGraw Hill Education

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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Course Objective:

ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING


Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The objective of the course is to introduce students to enterprise system applications appropriate for knowledge
management, a strategic resource allocation process, involving transactions, interactions and relationships among data
and people with global, complex business organizations.
Course Structure:
Introduction to ERP-Overview and Evolution of ERP-II through MRP, MRP-II & ERP; Opportunities and
Problems of ERP; Identifying Benefits of ERP; Conceptual Model of ERP; ERP and the Competitive Advantage.
Understanding Business Processes-Concept of Business Process; Rethinking of the Processes; Emergence of Reengineering Concept; Identification of Re-engineering Needs; Preparing and Conducting Business Process Reengineering.
ERP Implementation-ERP Implementation Lifecycle; Implementation Methodology; Hidden Costs; Organizing the
Implementation - Vendors, Consultants and Users; Contracts with Vendors, Consultants and Employees; Project
Management and Monitoring; Pre & Post ERP Implementation Issues.
Modules of ERP-Introduction to Basic Modules of ERP System: HRD - Personnel Management; Training and
Development; Skill Inventory; Material Planning and Control - Inventory; Forecasting; Manufacturing Production
Planning; Production Scheduling; Production Control; Sales and Distribution; Finance; Resource Management in
global scenario; Add-on Modules SCM, CRM, TMS etc.
The ERP Market-Issue of Standard Vs. Customized ERP Solution; ERP Packages at Market Introduction to SAP
AG, Baan Company, Oracle Corporation, People Soft, JD Edwards World Solutions Company, System Software
Associates, Inc. (SSA), QAD etc.; A Comparative Assessment and Selection of ERP Packages and Modules.
Contemporary Issues in ERP-The content of the unit depends upon the recent developments in the field of ERP,
which would be specifically declared by the respective faculty during the coverage of syllabus.

REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Alexis Leon
: ERP Demystified, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi
Garg V.K. & Venkitakrishnan N K
: Enterprise Resource Planning Concepts and Practice, PHI, New Delhi
Rahul V Altekar, P.
: Enterprise Resource Planning, Theory and Practice. Prentice Hall of India
Applegate, L.M., Austin, R.D. & McFarlan, F.W. : Creating Business Advantage in the Information Age, McGraw-Hill.
Monk, E. & Wagner, B.
: Concepts in Enterprise Resource Planning, Thomson Course Technology.
Olson, D.L.
: Managerial Issues of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, McGraw-Hill.
Sandoe, K., Corbitt, G. & Boykin, R.
: Enterprise Integration, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
John Antonio
: The SAP/3 Handbook, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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Course Objective:

MANAGING TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION


Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

This course intends to introduce the innovation process and its management; to provide insights into the process to be
followed in order to manage technological change; to explore the effects of technology on the work force and the quality
of work life. Technology and innovation are value drivers and that management decisions should be anchored in the
fundamental objective of the creating competitive advantage.
Course Structure:
Introduction-Technology: Definition and Characteristics, Management of Technology, Two contemporary
perspectives in Management, Key concepts.
Technological Environment-Environment and Technological Environment, Actors in the Technological
Environment, Changes in the Technological Environment, Major current developments in the Technological
Environment
Process of Technologies Change-Innovation- Overview of the Dynamics of Technological Change, Concept of
Innovation, Innovation Dynamics at the firm level, Technology Evolution, Characteristics of Innovative Firms
Process of Technologies Change-Diffusion Concept of Diffusion, Dynamics of Diffusion, A model of Innovation
Adoption, Factors that Drive the Process of Diffusion, Influence of Environmental Trends on Diffusion
Technology and Competition-Competitive Domains, Competitive consequences of Technological Change,
Technological Characteristics of Competitive Domains
Process Innovation, Value chains and Organization-Drivers of change in value chain, Modes of Value chain
configuration, Value chain configuration and Organizational characteristics, Design of work and careers, Influence
of Environmental Trends.
Technology Intelligence-Introduction, Mapping Technology Environment, Mechanism for Data Collection,
Analytic tools, Managing Environmental Analysis in Organizations
Technology Strategy-Overview-Technology Business Connection, Technology Strategy: Definition, The key
Principles Underlying Technology Strategy, Technology Strategy Types, A frameworks for formulating Technology
Strategy.
Appropriation of Technology-Evolution of Technology Appropriation Principles, 3G Approach for the
Appropriation of Technology, Productivity of In- House R&D
Organizing for Innovation-Organizational Mechanism for Innovation, Principles & Process of organizing,
Characteristics of continuously innovative organizations, Role of Leadership
REFERENCE
1.

Burgelman R. A., Christensen C. M., & Wheelwright S. C.: Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation,
Tata McGraw Hill Education Pvt. Ltd.
2. Steele, L.W.
: Managing technology- The Strategic View, McGraw Hill,
3. Rao, A.S.
: Managing of Technology Change, Global Business Press.
4. Pritchett, Price
: New Habits for a Radically Changing World. Pritchett & Associates
5. Nord, W.,& Tucker, S.
: Implementing routine and Radical Innovations. Lexington Books
6. Rogers, E. M.
: Diffusion of Innovation, Free Press
7. M.E. Porter,
: Competitive Advantage, Free Press
8. S. Makridakis,
: Forecasting Methods for Management, Wiley- Inter Science
9. M.A. Maidique, eds
: Strategic Management of Technology & Innovation Homewood
10. Edosomwan, J. A.
: Integrating Innovation and Technology Management, John Wiley & Sons.
PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
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SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 20 (2 Credits)

The paper aims to create an understanding of the concept of Social Entrepreneurship as endowed with a different flair of
Entrepreneurship. It seeks to prepare the minds with skills, structures and process associated with Social
Entrepreneurship and management of Social Enterprises in Indian Context.
Course Structure:
Introduction: Defining Social Entrepreneurship, Perspective, Challenges, Strategies and its future.
Entrepreneurship Vs. Entrepreneurship.

Social

Social Entrepreneurship New Models & Theories: Model for Sustainable Development, Social Entrepreneurship in
India, Plans and Policies required for Social Change. Total Empowerment through Social Entrepreneurship.
Social Enterprises Defining Social Enterprises and Social Entrepreneur, Management of Social Enterprises in
India, Leading Social Entrepreneurs in India. Self-Assessment Technique for being a Social Entrepreneur. Social
Entrepreneurial skills and practices.
Social Entrepreneurships and its Linkage with NGOs, Microfinance, etc., Role of ICT, SHGs, Case Studies.
REFERENCE
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8.

David Bornstein
: How to Change the World, Penguin Books
K.B.S. Kumar
: Social Entrepreneurs The Change Makers, The ICFAI University Press
Sheobahal Singh
: Entrepreneurship and Social Change, Rewat Publications
K.G. Karmakar
: Microfinance in India, SAGE Publications
David Bornstein and Susan Davis: Social Entrepreneurship, What Everyone needs to know.
Johanna Mair, Jeffrey Robinson and Kasi Hockerts : Social Entrepreneurship
Alex Nicholls
: Social Entrepreneurship, New Models of Sustainable Social Change
Martin Clark
: The Social Entrepreneur Revolution

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BUSINESS POLICY

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The present course is intended to provide the students an opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge of concepts,
principles, tools and mechanism of strategic management acquired in the preceding semester in the resolution of real life
problems facing top management through case discussions.
Course Structure
This course will primarily be handled through discussion of real life cases. However, a few introductory lectures will be
delivered.
A. Lectures will be delivered on the following aspects:
Introduction to Business Policy
Role and responsibilities of central management
Management of Strategic Change
Corporate Strategy and Organizational Culture
Blue Ocean Strategy
Balanced Score Card
B. Real life cases will be discussed on all those aspects, which are related to policy Formulation and execution.
REFERENCE
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34.

Newman and Logan


: Strategy, Policy and Central Management, South-Western Pub. Co
Ronald Christanson & others : Business Policy - Text and Cases, R. D. Irwin,
Donald F. Harvey
: Strategic Management & Business Policy, Merrill
Michael Porter
: Competitive Advantage, Simon and Schuster
G. Hamel & C.K. Prahalad : Competing for the Future, Harvard Business Press.
William F. Glueck
: Business Policy
R.M. Srivastava
: Management Policy and Strategic Management
Taylor and Macmillan : Business Policy
Mc Carthy
: Business Policy and Strategy
R.M. Srivastava
: Corporate Strategic Management
T. Elgainegegue
: Designing Effective Organizations.
Basil W. Denning
: Corporate Planning: Selected Concepts, McGraw-Hill
Malville C.Branch
: The Corporate Planning Process, American Management , Association
Barnard Taylor and John R.Sparket : Corporate Strategy & Planning
Andrews
: Concept of Corporate Strategy, Irwin
Russel and Ackoff
: Concept of Corporate Planning, New York: Wiley Interscience
Glueck
: Business Policy, McGraw-Hill
Y.N.Chang & Filemon : Business Policy and Strategy, Goodyear Publishers
David E.Hussey
: Introduction to Corporate Planning, Pergamon Press
R.M.Srivastava
: Business Policy & Strategic Management, Himalaya
Mc Carthy and Others : Business Policy and Strategy, R. D. Irwin
Wright, Pringle and Kroll : Strategic Management, Prentice Hall
Rober J Allio & Malcolm W Pennington : Corporate Planning: Techniques & Applications, University of Michigan.
Arthur A. Thompson Jr. & A.J. Strickland: Strategic Management, Irwin / McGraw Hill
Ansoff, H. Ighor
: Implanting Strategic Management, Prentice Hall
Fred R. David
: Strategic Management, Pearson Education
Thompson, Strickland, Gamble & Jain: Crafting and Executing Strategy, McGraw Hill
Hit, Ireland & Hoskisson: Strategic Management, Thomson Learning
Wheelen, Hunger & Rangarajan : Strategic Management and Business Policy, Parson Education
Hills & Jones
: Strategic Management, Bletantra
Upendra Kachru
: Strategic Management, Excel Books
Pearce & Robins
: Strategic Management, AITBS
Johnson & Scholes
: Exploring Corporate Strategy, Prentice Hall India
Richard Lynch
: Corporate Strategy, Pearson Education

Marks

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements (carrying 14
marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will be minimum three
questions based on a case carrying 42 marks in all. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four
options out of which any two options are required to be attempted.

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DISSERTATION

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COMPREHENSIVE VIVA-VOCE

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BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The present course aims to familiarize the students about banking and financial services and strengthen their analytical
understanding about Indian financial environment.
Course Structure:
Introduction-Changing role of Banking in India.
Reserve Bank of India-Objectives, Traditional and Development functions and Instruments of Monetary Policy
used by RBI
Commercial Banks-Objectives, functions of commercial banks and recent developments and challenges of
commercial banks in India
Management of Deposits-Relevance of marketing approach to deposit mobilization in a bank, formulating
marketing strategies for deposits mobilization by a bank in India
Development Banks-Objectives, functions, financing policies and practices of development banks in India and
promotional roles of Developments Banks and their financial services
Credit Management-Principles of lending, new credit policies of commercial banks in India and their
implementation, contents of credit policy of a bank, credit appraisal by a commercial bank, Assets Classification
and Management of NPAs, Concept and advantages of assets securitization.
Mutual funds-Concepts, objectives and functions of mutual funds in India, policies and practices of Indian mutual
funds in regard to mobilization of resources and their deployment.
Insurance services and products-Introduction, policies and practices of LIC and GIC, evaluation of insurance in
India, new trends in insurance sector and development of micro-insurance and its prospects.
Venture Capital Funds-Objective, policies and operations of venture capital in India
Management of Capital Fund-Function, adequacy of capital- its concepts and norms, present state of capital
funds in Indian commercial banks.
Credit Rating-Objective, functions of credit rating agencies and evaluation of credit rating agencies in India
Bank Products-Commercial credit products, retail credit product, deposit products and fee based products.
Overview of Housing Finance-Housing and economic development, evolution of housing finance in India,
leading financier in housing finance sector and equity support to housing finance system.
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Hajela T.N.
Nalini P.Tripathi
Batra and Dangwal
M.Y.Khan
David L.Hershan
Joetta Colquitt

: Money Banking and International Trade, Ane Books Pvt Ltd


: Financial Instruments and Services, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd
: Financial Services, Deep and Deep Publications
: Financial Services, Tata McGraw-Hill Education
: Book of Home Finance, Hershman Group
: Credit Risk Management, McGraw-Hill Professional

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
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CAPITAL MARKETS AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The course aims to familiarize the students about the working and regulation of Indian capital market. It also aims to
make the students aware about the role of capital market in the economic growth of the country.
Course Structure:
Indian Financial System-Components of Indian Financial System, Institutions, Instruments, Market and Services,
Nature and role of Financial system and Economic Development, Financial Sector Reforms.
Capital Market-Constituents, Functions, Capital Market Instruments, New Issue Market, Private Placements
New Issue Market-Meaning, Evolution of Primary Market in India, mode of issuing Securities, IPO Grading,
Employee Stock option plan, Green shoe option, On-line IPOs, steps to improve Primary Market Infrastructure.
Secondary Market-Introduction, Post reforms stock market scenario, Organization, Management and Memberships
of stock exchanges, Market Mechanisms, Margin Systems, and Drawbacks of Indian Stock Markets.
Indian Stock Exchanges-Meaning of Stock exchange, Organization of Stock exchanges in India, Functions of
Stock exchange, BSE, NSEI, OTCEI, National and Regional Exchanges, Reasons for failure of OTCEI, Barometer
of Stock markets, Market indices
Bond Market-Meaning, Classification of debt securities, Concepts and Types of Risks, Concepts and types of
Return or Yield, Bond Valuation, Bond Value Theorem, Yield curve, Risk return Trade off.
Financial Derivatives Market-Derivatives meaning, Types- Future, Forward vs Future, options-General features,
Types of Options, Factors affecting Price of Option contract, Derivatives trading at NSE, Eligibility criteria for
individual stock at F& O , currency Derivatives ( Future) Market, Valuation or Pricing of Derivatives, Critique of
Derivatives.
Depositories and Custodians-Introduction to Depository System, NSDL, CDSLS, Custodians, SHCIL, Working of
Depository, Critical Appraisal for the need of Depository, Benefits of Depository system, The Depository Act 1996.
Regulation of the Market-Genesis of Regulation, Principles of Regulation, Governing Laws, The Securities
Contract( Regulation) ACT 1956, Forms of Regulation , Self regulation by Stock Exchanges and Supervision by
SEBI, Risk Management, Effectiveness of the Regulatory mechanism.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India-THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA ACT
1992, Genesis of SEBI, Constitution and Organization, Objectives and Regulatory approach, Power Scope and
Functions of SEBI, Highlights of SEBIs Performance and appraisal of its working
Primary Securities Market
Secondary Market and Intermediaries
Investors Protection Measures
Investors Protection-Loss of confidence of Small investors- Causes, Rights of Investors, Facilities by BSE, Insider
Trading Rationale, Categories, Connected Persons, Need for control, Prohibition of Insiders Trading, Capital
Market scams, Ombudsman
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Alan R. Kanuk
: Capital Markets of India: An Investors Guide, John Wiley and Sons
Rajesh Chakrabarti & Sankar De : Capital Markets in India, SAGE Publications Ltd
Gomez
: Financial Markets Institutions and Financial Services, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
N. Vinayakam
: A Profile of Indian Capital Market, Kanishka Publishers Distributors
Moorad Choudhry
: Capital Market Instruments: Analysis and Valuation, FT Press
Frank J. Fabozzi & Franco Modigliani : Capital Markets: Institutions and Instruments, Prentice Hall

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
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INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

To Understand and explain the structure of the international professional and conceptual framework of accounting&
Apply relevant financial reporting standards to key elements of financial reports .To Identify and apply disclosure
requirements for companies relating to the presentation of financial reports and notes .Prepare financial statements of
single entities and account for their key elements complying with specified International Financial Reporting Standards
and other related pronouncements
Course Structure:
Introduction Causes of international differences some major differences in financial reporting.
International classification of financial reporting international harmonization of accounting the requirements of
international accounting standards.
Financial reporting in USA, UK, Australia and France.
Financial reporting in Germany, Netherlands, Japan and Third world countries with special emphasis on legal issues,
accounting standards and consolidation of accounts.
Issues in International accounting Consolidation foreign currency translation segmental reporting foreign
exchange risk management.
Harmonization in Financial reporting Standardization and Harmonization role of international accounting bodies
(IASC) in harmonization.
Multinational Transfer Pricing Objectives of transfer pricing selecting a transfer price internal revenue code and
transfer pricing.
Ethical issues in international accounting Incidence and implications of window dressing (cases).
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

T. Doupnik & H. Perera


C. Nobes & R H Parker
Frederick D S Choi
James A Schweikart
Kwabena Anyane-Ntow
Paul E Holt

: International Accounting, McGraw Hill International


: Comparative International Accounting, Pearson/PHI
: International Finance & Accounting Hand book John Wiley
: International Accounting: A Case Approach McGraw Hill
: International Handbook of Accounting Education & Certification, Pergamon Pub.
: International Accounting, Dame Publications

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The objective of this course is to expose the students to the concept, tool and technique applicable in the field of
Derivatives as a tool of investment and Derivative analysis.
Course Structure:
Derivative-Introduction to derivatives, meaning, Classification, type, and uses. The need for derivative market,
characteristics of forward transaction, characteristics of derivative market instrument, right and obligations of buyers
and sellers. Hedging and risk sharing, Effects of derivatives markets on the financial system.
Futures-Futures market, future prices, future contracts and characteristic of future contract, forward prices, characteristic
of forward contract, interest rate of standardization.
Swaps and Options-Evolution of swaps, its economic Rationale, types of swaps, the basic structure of swaps. Basic uses
of swaps, interest rate swaps, option markets, characteristic of option, factors affecting option prices, option trading
strategies.
Derivative pricing methodologies-Objective of risk management, spectrum of risk management strategies, risk in credit
derivatives, credit market, credit derivative, characteristic and its types, uses of pricing derivatives disasters. The
black-scholes analysis: options on stock indexes; currencies and future contracts: general approach to pricing
derivative, market risk management.
Derivative in India-Prospects and policies. Commodity trading in India. Reasons for slow growth of derivative in India,
uses and its misuses of derivatives.
REFERENCE
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2.
3.
4.

Rajeev P.V & Mathur H.P. : Fundamental of derivatives & Commodities Derivatives, Vijay Prakashan Mandir
P Vijay Bhasker & B.Mahapatra : Derivatives Simplified, Sage Publications
A.V.Rajwade
: Currency Exposure and Derivatives, McGraw Hill
A.V.Rajwade
: Handbook of debt Securities and Interest Rate Derivative, McGraw Hill Pub

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

To make the budding finsnce professionals understand the fundamentals of Insurance and Risk Management in order to
enhance their knowledge and decision-making skills required for this specialty sector.
Course Structure:
Risk Conceptual Framework-Meaning of risk, Risk versus Uncertainty. Risk distinguished from peril and
hazards. Classification of Risk Financial and Non-financial Risks & Static and Dynamic Risk. Scope of of Risk
management, Process, Identification and Risk Control. Risk Retention and Transfer, Alternatives to buying
commercial Insurance.
Insurance An Introduction-Meaning and significance of Insurance. Cost and Benefits of Insurance. Principles
Indemnity, Utmost good faith, Subrogation and Insurable Interest. Basic Principles of Insurance utmost good faith,
Insurable Interest, Indemnity, Corollaries of Indemnity, Proximate Cause.
Classification of Insurance Business-Life and General Insurance Business, Personal and Commercial (Business)
Insurances, Voluntary (Private) and Compulsory Insurance. Types of Life Insurance Whole Life, Endowment,
Assurance for children, Term Assurance, Participating and non-participating policies. Termination of Life Insurance
policies surrender, lapses and paid-up. Classification of General Insurance Business Fire, Marine, Motor,
Miscellaneous etc.
Insurance Devices-Probability theory and its usage in Insurance. Dual application of the law of Large Numbers.
Pooling in Insurance forms, cost, benefits and advantages.
Financial Aspects of Insurance-Share Capital Authorized, Issued & subscribed and Called-up & Paid-up.
Reserves - General and Specialized. Solvency of an Insurance company.

REFERENCE
1. James S. Reichmann, Robert Hoyt : Risk Management and Insurance, South-Western, & David Sommer College Pub
2. K P Singh, M C Garg, B S Bodla Insurance: Fundamentals, Environment and Procedures Deep & Deep Publications
3. P S Palande
: Insurance in India, Sage Publications India
4. Prava Nalini Tripathy & Prabir Pal
: Insurance Theory and Practice PHI Learning
5. Ajay Kumar,,D.P. Chatterjee,C.Chandrasekhar D. G. Patwardhan Ajay Kumar: Risk Management, Macmillan India
6. Mrinal Chandra Sengupta &
Mrinal Chandra Sengupta : Insurance Finance Progressive Publishers
7. Julia Holyoake
: Insurance, Chartered Institute of Bankers
8. PK Gupta
: Insurance and Risk Management, Himalaya
PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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CORPORATE VALUATION AND MERGERS

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

To familiarize students with various techniques of corporate restructuring, and valuation methods used by corporate in
real life and develop an Understanding of Merger as significant economic activity taking place in todays economy.
Course Structure:
Corporate Valuation-Meaning, approaches, Principles and techniques of valuation, Asset valuation, Earnings
valuation, Cash flow valuation, other valuation basis, Efficient market hypothesis, Impact of changing capital
structure on the market value of the company, Priorities of different stakeholders in terms of business valuation.
Mergers-Nature and process of Merger, acquisitions and amalgamations, types of mergers, motives behind mergers ,
theories of mergers , Merger as a strategic perspective- industry life cycle and product life cycle analysis in M&A
decision, strategic approaches to M&A- SWOT analysis, BCG matrix, Porters Five forces model.
Corporate restructuring-different methods of restructuring joint ventures sell off and spin off divestitures
equity carve out leveraged buy outs (LBO) management buy outs master limited partnerships employee
stock ownership plans (ESOP)
Valuation in Mergers-Valuation approaches discounted cash flow valuation, relative valuation, valuing operating
and financial synergy, valuing corporate control, valuing of LBO Methods of financing mergers cash offer, share
exchange ratio mergers as a capital budgeting decision Assets and cash flows, Selection of appropriate cost of
capital for valuation, Forms of consideration and terms of acquisitions, Implications of regulations for business
combinations.
Legal and regulatory frame work of M & A-provisions of companies act 1956, Indian Income Tax act 1961 ,
SEBI takeover code, Provisions of Competition Act, Case Studies on Mergers.
REFERENCE
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Fred Weston, Kwang S Chung, Susan E Hoa : Mergers,nRestructuring and Corporate Control, Pearson Education
Thomas E.Copeland Valuation
: Measuring and Managing the value of Companies, Wiley
Ravindhar Vadapalli
: Mergers acquisitions and Business Valuation, Excel Books,
K. G. Palupu, P M. Healy & V. L. Bernard :Business Analysis and Valuation; Using Financial Statements Text and
Cases, South-Western Pub
5. Ashwath Damodaran
: Corporate Finance-Theory And Practice John Wiley & Sons
6. Shukla & Grewal
: Advanced Accounts, S. Chand & Sons
7. Sudi Sudarsanam
: Value Creation From Mergers and Acquisitions, Pearson Education,
8. Arzak
: Valuation for mergers Buyouts & Restructuring, Wiley (India (P) Ltd.
9. C. Krishna Murthy & Vishwanath
: Merger Acquisitions & Corporate Restructuring, Sage Publication
10. Weston, Mitchel and Mulherin
: Takeovers, Restructuring and Corporate Governance, Pearson Education,
11. Machiraju
: Mergers And Acquisitions, New Age Publishers)

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
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MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The course intends to develop an orientation towards the change. It shall coach the students to be proactive towards a
planned change. It details the relevant aspects of change that help the students understand the importance of managing
change.
Course Structure:
Introduction-Overview of change, Importance and impact of change, Origins of change- Institutional & Structural,
Technological, Social, Behavioural. Development of strategy, role of human resource strategies in implementing
change
Organizational Structure, Culture and Change-The significance of structure for change, HR implications of
structural choice and change. Organizational culture integration, differentiation and fragmentation;
Linking
Organizational cultural through HR change interventions.
HR Processes & Change:
(A) Relevance & development of recruitment & selection processes for planned and unplanned change;
performance management and organizational change; HRD & organizational change.
(B) Strategic reward management and its role in changing employee behavior; Changing focus in employee
relations; managing change through employee involvement; Downsizing; management of change implications
of downsizing
Evaluating and Promoting Change-approaches to evaluate change; from evaluating to promoting change; clarity
of purpose and strategies; data collection for analysis; analysis and feedback.
REFERENCE
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4.
5.

A. Thornhill, P. Lewis, Mikemillmore, & M. Saunders: Managing Change: A Human ,Resources Strategy
Approach, Pearson Education
Basil & Cook
: The Management of Change, McGraw Hill
Robert A. Paton : Change Management:A Guide to Effective , Implementation Sage, South Asia Edition
K. Harigopal : Management of Organizational Change: Leveraging Transformation, Response Books
V.Nilakant & S. Ramnarayan : Change Management, Response Books

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
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STRESS MANAGEMENT

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

To familiarize students with the nature of stress, and the relationship between stress and managerial problems & to
examine the various methods of assessing personal and organizational stress and indicating ways of coping with stress
Course Structure:
Introduction - Meaning and Types of stress, Nature of Stress Constructs and Problems, Occupational Stressors,
Role Stress.
Stress Framework-Sources of Managerial Stress, Stress and Thought Processes Learning, Stress and Personality
- Behavioural and Situational Modifiers, Stress and Motivation.
Identification of Stress-Verbal and Non-verbal Indicators of Stress, Assessment of Stress, Stress and Management
of Change, Stress and Conflict.
Managerial Implications of Stress-Leadership Styles in Stressful and Non-Stressful Situations, Decision Making
under Stress, Burnout.
Stress Management Techniques-Coping with Resources and Processes Assertiveness Training, Stress and
Social Support, Group Processes and Changing Values for Understanding and Coping with Stress, Behavioral
techniques for stress control, Behavioral assignments, Risk taking, Shame-Attaching, Relaxation techniques
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Jerrold Greenberg
: Comprehensive Stress Management, McGraw-Hill
V. J. Sutherland & C. L.Cooper : Strategic Stress Management: An Organizational Approach, Macmillan Business
Emma Short : Strategic Stress Management: An Organizational Approach:, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Carol Turkington
: Stress Management for Busy People: McGraw-Hill
J. Cranwell, Ward & A. Abbey : Organizational Stress: Palgrave Macmillan

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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CROSS CULTURAL MANAGEMENT

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

Present course Aims at developing the understanding of cross cultural issues, its economical relevance for business and
helps them to become familiar with ways to effectively understand, anticipate and address the impacts of cross-cultural
differences on various management functions to ensure the organizational and individual success.
Course Structure
Introduction-The genesis and concepts of culture, Dimensions and determinants of organizational Culture,
Importance of cross cultral managrment in globalized business environment.
Various Scientific Approaches to the Cross Cultural Issue-Theory of Hall, Trompenaars, Geert Hofstede and
John Mole. Maping cross-cultural differences within and across nations,
Implications of Cross-Cultural Management-in Globalization, Diversity, culture shock, Technology,
Organizational change, mergers and acquisitions and Quality management system (BPR, TQM, Lean and Six
sigma.).
Training of the specific skills Cross cultural decision making, staffing, expatriation and
repatriation;communication and cooperation in an international team, Managing culturally appropriate leadership
style, Designing result oriented motivational tools , Intercultural negotiation and conflicts management.
Ethical Issues and Values in Cross Cultural Management-Cultural clustering of individual countries, Case
Studies.
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Dipak Kumar Bhattacharya


: Cross cultral managrment,Text and cases, PHI Learning Private Limited
G. Hofstede, Cultures and organizations : Software of the mind, McGraw-Hill
Gallois, C, Callan, V. J., Communication and culture : a guide for practice, Wiley
Gatley, S., Comparative Management : A Transcultural Odyssey, McGraw-Hill Publishing Co
Puffer, S.
: Management Across Cultures. Insights from Fiction & Practice, Blackwell
Business
Schneider, S. C, Barsoux, J.
: Managing across cultures, Prentice Hall/Financial Times,
Mc.Farlin,D.B.,Sweeney, P.D. : International Management. Strategic Opportunities & Cultural Challenges, Xlibris
Corporation
Deresky Helen : International Management; Managing Across Borders and Cultures, Pearson Education India

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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GROUP DYNAMICS

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

To familiarize the students with the meaning, scope and significance of group and group dynamics, to examine the
factors and issues that influence group performance and group effectiveness, to identify causes of intra-group and intergroup conflict and ways and means of resolving the conflict and to cultivate skills for group decision-making and
teambuilding.
Course Structure:
Introduction-Nature of groups and Group dynamics Studying groups Measurement in Group dynamics; Group
formation value of groups interpersonal attraction FIRO-B.
Group Development and Socialization-Group development Group socialization; Group Structure roles
authority attraction communication networks Conformity and influence Power; Environmental Processes
territoriality spatial behaviour environmental stress.
Group Decision Making-Anatomy groupthink group polarization Methods of group decision-making.
Group Conflict-Sources of Conflict in Groups Conflict process Coalitions conflict resolution; Conflict
between groups sources resolving inter-group conflict.
Crowds and Collective Behavior-Crowds and collectives Theoretical viewpoints De individuation theory.
Groups and Change-The Group as an agent of change The effectiveness controversy Sources of Change in
groups
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.

Forsyth, D.R.
Zander, A.
Davis
Dyer

: Group Dynamics, Addison-Wesley,


: Making Groups Effective, Jossey-Bass
: Group Performances, Addison-Wesley Publishing Co
: Team Building: Issues and Alternatives, Addison- Wesley Publishing

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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SOCIAL AUDIT

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The present course aims at familiarizing the participants with the skills related to basic principles, tools and techniques of
international social audit which would help them to identify, measure, assess and report on the social performance of the
various organisations.
Course Structure:
Introduction to Social Audit, History of Social Audit, Social Audit Vs Other Audits , Principles of Social Audit,
Uses and Functions of Social Audit, Dimensions of social audit. Domestic vs international social audit.
Key steps for Designing Social Audit for an international firm, The Social Audit Flowchart, Identifying and
selecting the indicators of social audit- Traditional Social Indicators , Core values and performance indicators,
Planning the Data Collection , Designing Questionnaire, Guidelines for Undertaking Survey, Group Exercise,
Budgeting for social audit, Prerequisite for Social Audit.
Social Auditing and Performance Evaluation, Good Governance and Social Audit, Stakeholders and Social AuditIdentification of Stakeholders, Needs and Methods of involving Stakeholders in Social Audit, Social Audit and
Social Capital, Benefits of Social Auditing for Government Departments, community organizations and civil society
group.
Preparing the Final Report, The Follow-up action plan for Social Audit, Social Audit and Dissemination,
Feedback and Institutionalization of Social Audit, Accountability Mechanisms: Cases from India and abroad.
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.

Raymond A. B., Dan H. F.


: The corporate social audit, Russell Sage Foundation
David H. B., William C. F., Mildred S. M. : Social auditing: evaluating the impact of Corporate
Programs, Business & Economics
Sujatha B
: Social Audit- Concepts and Practices, ICFAI University Press

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION AND INTERNATIONAL LABOUR LAWS

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The present course aims at familiarizing the students with various aspects of International Labour organisation It aims at
providing the contemporary knowledge about international labour standards in the form of Conventions and
Recommendations.
Course Structure:
International Labour Organisation Introduction, Conventions, fundamental principles and rights at work,
international policies and programmes aimed at promoting fundamental human rights, improving living and working
conditions and developing employment opportunities.
International Labour Standards- aims at directing national action towards the implementation of fundamental
principles and rights at work .Labour and employment intensive programmes for infrastructural development,
Promotion of Social Security and Mutual Health Insurance Schemes, Poverty eradication through employment
programmes, Small and micro-enterprise development ,Skills development and strengthening of vocational training
institutions. Elimination of child labour, Promotion of Social Security and Mutual Health Insurance Schemes,
Poverty eradication through employment programmes, Small and micro-enterprise development ,Skills development
and strengthening of vocational training institutions .
Labour laws and Legislation-Tripartism and Social dialogue ,Capacity building for labour relations
institutions ,opportunities for women and men to secure decent employment and income, effectiveness of social
protection for all
International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC)- national initiatives on child labour, with
priority given to the urgent elimination of the worst forms of child labour.
REFRENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.

Jean-Michel Servais
: International Labour Law, Kluwer Law International
R. B., Jean, C. J., Jean & Michel Servais: International Labour and Social Security Law Kluwer Law International
Laura Alper
: ILO manual for labour information centres, International Labour Office,
The I. L. O. year-book
: Business & Economics

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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INFORMATION SECURITY AND CYBER LAWS IN BUSINESS

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

This course will assist students in their career preparation as information system security managers. The course would
enable the students to articulate current and developing legal issues in the information assurance field, Analyze and
interpret how relevant case and statutory law has been applied to legal problems in information assurance; also, to
identify and articulate legal issues in the discipline not adequately covered by current law. Topics will include such
issues as Indian and international jurisdiction, computer security, intellectual property, electronic commerce, information
privacy, freedom of expression, and cyber crime.
Course Structure:
Introduction to Information Security-Basics of Information Technology, Basics of Indian Legal System,
Overview of IT Law, Cyber Law in India, I.T Act, 2000 - Introduction and its application, Relevant amendments in
all other law, Constitutional protection under Cyber law, Freedom of speech and expression, Human Rights
violations, Revisiting industrial and Labour Laws, E-Media and Print Media
e-Contract- The Law of Contract, Construction of Electronic contracts, Issues of security, Employment Contracts,
Consultant Agreements, and Digital Signature
Cyber Crimes & Intermediaries-Crime : Meaning & Concept, Rights and liability-Civil, Criminal and tortuous,
Offences- concept and Legal parameters, under I.T Law, Offences-detection and investigation, Offences and
punishments-global scenario, Rights & liabilities of Intermediaries, Overlapping between IPC & ITA
IPR regime and Cyber Laws-Understanding Copy right in information, Technology, Legal issues in Internet and
Software Copy right, Patents ,Trade Marks & Data Base
Jurisdiction & Future Perspective of Cyber Law-Concept of Jurisdiction, Indian context of Jurisdiction,
Information Technology Amendment Bill, 2006, Information Technology Rules
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Raheja R. & Ahmed S. S. : A handbook on Information technology; Cyber law & E- Commerce, Capital Law
House
Rodney D Ryder
: Business Process Outsourcing, Date Protection and Information Security, Wadhwa & Co.
John Vacca
: Computer Forensic : Computer Crime Scene Investigation, Charles River
Yatindra Singh
:Cyber Laws Justice, Universal Publisher
Ranabir Singh & Ghana Syam Singh : Cyber Space & The Law Issues & Challenges, Nalsar University
P.N.Baxi and R.K.Suri : Cyber and E-Commerce laws, Bharat Pub House,
S.V. Jozgaao
:Computer Contracts and Information Technology Law, Wadhawa & Co.
Vakul Sharma
:IT Law & Practice Delhi Law House.
Nandan Kamath
: Law relating to Computers, Internet & E-Commerce, Universal

National Legislations
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.

The Information Technology Act, 2000


The Indian Penal Code, 1860
The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
The Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
The Indian Contract Act, 1872
The Constitution of India, 1950
The Indian Companies Act, 1956
The Data Base Protection Act, 1998
The Income Tax Act, 1961
The Copy Right Act, 1957
The Trade Mark Act, 1999
The Designs Act , 2000
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997
The Indian Patent Act, 1970
The Consumer Protection Act, 1986
The Information Technology (Certifying Authorities) Rules, 2000

17. The Information Technology (Use of Electronic Record &


Digital
18. Signatures) Rules, 2004
19. The Information Technology (Security Processor) Rules 2004
International Legislations:
1. The Digital Signature Act, 1999
2. UNCITRAL Model Law
3. WIPO Copyright Treaty
4. TRIPS
5. U.K. Patents Act
6. Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948
7. International Covenants
8. California Database Protection Act, 2004

Marks

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements (carrying 14 marks), which are
to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will
be long answer type and two will have two parts A & B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out
of which any two options are required to be attempted.

70

Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

30
100

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR BUSINESS APPLICATIONS

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The course intends to introduce the concept of Artificial Intelligence to the students of MBA program specializing in
Information Technology with the application of artificial intelligence in business. The business world has become
interested in artificial intelligence both as a new ways of approaching old problems, and as a tool for doing things that
could not been done before.
Course Structure:
Introduction-Artificial Intelligence, the concept and necessity, timing when will Computers become truly
intelligent, working of Artificial Intelligence, users of artificial Intelligence, Basics of Artificial Intelligent.
Components of AI Importance of AI Emergence in Business
Expert system (ES)-Early Expert System. Expert System as a Source of Knowledge. Structure of an Expert System.
Development Interface. Explanation Facilities and Justifications. Development of an Expert System. Implementation
of an ES. Testing an ES System. Modes and Applications of Expert Systems Benefits and Limitations of an ES
Natural language processing (NLP)-Definition, Goals and Brief History of NLP. Levels of NLP. Approaches to
NLP. NLP Applications
Robotics-Brief History of Robotics. Basic Understanding of Robotics. Application of Robotics in Business and
Industry.
Neural network-Definition and Basic Concept of Neural Network. Properties of a Single Neuron. Synaptic
Integration and Neuron Models. Essential Vector Operations. Early Networked Models: Perception. Representation
of Information Application of Neural Network in Business and Commerce
Application of AIIN Management and Finance-Artificial Intelligence in Investment Management. PortfolioSelection System Issues. Knowledge representation and Inference. Handling Investment Uncertainties. Knowledge
Acquisition, Integration, and Maintenance . Integrating Knowledge with Portfolio Optimization. Integrating
Knowledge with Database .
Genetic algorithm-What is Genetic Algorithm? A simple Genetic Algorithm. Advantages and Limitations of
Genetic Algorithm. Applications of Genetic Algorithm
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Walter Reitman
: Artificial Intelligence Applications or Business Editor, Ablex Publishing Corporation
Derek and K. M. Hussain
: Artificial Intelligence and Business Management, Ablex Publishing Corporation
Joel G. Siegel and Jae K. Shim : The Artificial Intelligence Handbook: Business Applications in Accounting,
Banking, Finance, Management, Marketing, Thomson/South Western
Stuart J. Russell and Peter Norvig : Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach, Prentice Hall
Stephen J. Andriole
: Applications in Artificial Intelligence, Petrocelli Books
C. D. Manning and H. Schutze : Foundations of Statistical Natural Language Processing, Massachusetts Institute of
Technology
James A. Anderson : An Introduction to Neural Networks, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Robert R. Trippi and Jae K. Lee: Artificial Intelligence in Finance and Investing-State of the Art Technologies for
Security Selection and Portfolio Management, Irwin Professional Book Team
S. N. Sivanandam and S. N. Deepa : Introduction to Genetic Algorithm, Springer

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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IV Semester

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e-BUSINESS

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The course on e-Business is designed to being the management graduates in terms with the rising emergence of
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in almost all aspects of business and trade transactions.
Course Structure:
Introduction to the Basic Concepts-Internet, Intranet, Extranet, Definition, Goals of e- Business, Difference
between e-Commerce and e- Business, Models of e- Business, Advantages and Limitations of e-Business over
traditional business setup
Banking Transactions-Inter Banking, Intra Banking, Electronic Payments, (Payment Gateway Example),
Securities in e-banking (SSL, Digital Signatures Examples), Services Provided: ATM, Smart Card, ECS
(Electronic Clearing System), Telephone, Electricity Bills
Web Based Business Models-

e-Commerce, B2B Model, B2B Tools, B2C Model, EDI

Electronic Payment and Security Systems-Basic Requirements for safe e-Transactions, Electronic Market/eShops, Introduction to Network Security, Types of Security, Firewalls
Contemporary Issues in E-Business and Cases
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Milind Oka
: e Commerce, Everest Publishing House
C.V.S. Murty
: e Commerce:, Himalaya Publishing House
Joshph
: e-Commerce. An Indian Perspective, PHI
Samantha Shurely
: e-Business with Net-Commerce:, PHI
W. Cheswick, Stevens, & Aviel Rubin : Fire Wall and Internet Security:, Addison- Wesley Professional
Ashok Agarwal
: e-Governance Case Studies :
Ravi Kalakola & Andrew B. Whinston : Frontiers of Electronic Commerce:

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

Course Structure of MBA Program of FMS, BHU Session 2012-13 onwards

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IT INFRASRUCTURE MANAGEMENT

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

This course aims to acquaint the students MBS program specializing in Information Technology with the nuances of
managing the IT infrastructure of any organization.
Course Structure:
IT Infrastructure An Overview-The Meaning of IT Infrastructure. Challenges in IT Infrastructure Management.
Design Issue of IT and IT Infrastructure. Determining Customers Requirements. IT Systems Management Process.
IT Service Management Process. Patterns for IT Systems Management. IT Infrastructure Library.
Service and Delivery Process-Service Level Management. Financial Management. IT Service Continuity
Management. Capacity Management. Availability Management
Service Support Process-Configuration Management. Incident Management. Problem Management. Change
Management. Release Management.
Storage Management-Introduction to Storage. Backup and Storage. Archive and Retrieve. Disaster Recovery.
Space Management Database and Application Protection. Bare Machine Recovery. Data Retention.
Security Management-Introduction. Computer Security. Internet Security. Physical security. Identity Management.
Access Control System. Intrusion Detection.
IT Ethics-Introduction. Intellectual Property. Privacy Law. Computer Forensics. Ethics and Internet. Cyber Crimes.
Technical Support-Introduction. Basic Concept. Goal, Scope and Objective. Benefits, Costs, and Possible
Problems. The Technical support Processes. Impact of Internet on Technical Support

REFERENCE
1.
2.

Best practice for ICT Infrastructure Management by Office of Government commerce (OGC), TSO UK.
Phalguni Gupta, Surya Prakash, and Umarani Jayaraman :IT Infrastructure and Its Management, Tata McGraw
Hill

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

Course Structure of MBA Program of FMS, BHU Session 2012-13 onwards

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Course Objective:

INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN


Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

This course is for the students of MBA program, who are specializing in Information Technology. It aims at acquainting
these students with tools techniques of planning, analyzing, designing, implementing and maintaining Information
system.
Course Structure:
Information and Management-Types of Information. Need for a Computer-based Information System.
Management Structure. Management and Information Requirements. Qualities of Information.
Systems Concepts-Introduction. Classification of Systems. Attributes and Concepts. System and Its Parts. The
System Development Life Cycle.
Systems Planning-Players in the System Game Information Workers and Systems Analyst. Accessing the
Requirements. Information System Building Blocks-Data Building Block, Process Building Block, and Interface
Building Block The Process of Systems Development-The Capability Maturity Model and Underlying Principles for
Systems Development. A System Development Methodology Project Identification, Project Phases, and Cross Life
Activities. Alternative Routes and Methods- Model Driven Route, Rapid Application Development Route,
Commercial Off-the Shelf Package Route, Hybrid Approaches, and The maintenance and Reengineering Route.
Automated Tools and Technology-CASE (Computer Aided System Engineering) and Application Development
Environment
Systems Analysis-Concept of System Analysis? System Analysis approaches- Model Driven analysis approaches,
Accelerated analysis Approaches, Requirements discovery methods EAST Systems Analysis Strategies. The
Preliminary Investigation Phase. The problem Analysis Phase. Thee Requirement Analysis phase. The decision
Analysis Phase. Data Modeling and Analysis. Process Modeling. Feasibility Analysis and the System Proposal
System Design-Concept of System Design? System Design Approaches- Model Driven approaches, Rapid
Application Development (RAD), FAST Systems Design Strategies. Database design. Output Design and
Prototyping.. Input Design and Prototyping. User Interface Design. Logical Design. Physical Design
System Implementation-Documenting the System. Training and Supporting Users. Organizational Issues in
Systems Implementation. Maintaining Information Systems. Review of System Performance (System audit)
System Support and Security-Definition of Systems Operations and Support. Technical Support Data Security and
Reliability Considerations in Designing a System
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

V. Rajaraman
: Analysis and Design of Information System, PHI
Arthur M. Langer
: Analysis and Design of Information Systems, Springer
G. B. Shelly, H. J. Rosenblatt : System Analysis and Design, Cengage Learning
J. B. Dixit and Raj Kumar
: Structured System analysis and Design, Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd.
J. L. Whitten, L. D. Bentley & K. C. Dittman : Systems Analysis and design Methods, Tata McGraw Publishing
Company Limited

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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MANAGING IT-ENABLED SERVICES

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

This course is for the students of MBA program, who are specializing in Information Technology. It aims at acquainting
these students with tools & techniques of planning, analyzing, designing, implementing and maintaining Information
Technology based services.
Course Structure:
The IT/ITES Enabled Revolution Challenges and Opportunities-IT Enabled Development, Innovation and
Business Transformation. Opportunities and Strategies in IT Enabled Services. The Enabling Environment for ITES
Enabled Out-Sourcing Services-Extended Enterprise. Outsourcing Context. IT-Enabled Outsourcing Service
Segments. Development of the eServices Capability Model. An Analysis of Quality Models and their Applicability
to IT enabled Outsourcing Services.
Human and Institutional Capital-Human Capital Requirements for ITES, Private sector support Institutions,
Public Sector Support Institutions.
International Trade Negotiations and Ites Export Development-The IC Revolution. Promoting Ex[ort
development. Barriers to Trade in ITES. Role of International Bodies (WTO & UNCTAD) in facilitating Trade in
ITEST/ITES
Case studies
REFERENCE
1.
2.

Nikhil Treebhoohun (Ed.),


: Promoting IT Enabled Services Commonwealth Secretariat
E. B. Hyder, M. C. Paulk, K. M. Histon & B. Hefley : eSourcing Capability Model for service providers Van Haren
Publishing

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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SALES AND DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

It aims to help management students understand the fundamentals of Sales management and Distribution management so
as to recognize the need of Business and to have the effective Sales and Distribution strategies for the satisfaction of
channel partners.
Course Structure:
Evolution of Sales Management-Nature and Role of Sales Management, Sales Strategies: Relationship Strategy;
Double win; Hard Sale Vs Soft Sale Strategy, Setting Personal selling objective, Recruiting Sales Personnel:
Planning; Sources, Selecting a Sales Personnel: Hiring Procedure; Socialization
Sales Training Program-Role of a trainer; Training Method; Designing sales training program, Motivating Sales
Personnel, Designing and Administering Compensation: Financial Compensation Methods, Nonfinancial Methods,
Sales Meeting:, Sales Contests: Contest Prizes; Managerial Evaluation of Contest
Sales Organization: Sales Organization Concepts - Structures, Quotas for Sales personnel: Procedure; Types;
Methods, Territories: Size; Allocation; Designing; Allocating Sales Efforts, Sales Information System: Planning;
Reports, Evaluation of Sales Force: Process
Marketing Channel-Importance; Structure; Flow, Wholesaling: Functions; Classification; Key tasks, Retailing:
Organized Retail in India; Types of Retailer; Role of Retailer; E-Tailing, Market Logistics: Scope; Inventory
Management; Warehousing; Transportation
Designing Channel System-Channel Design; Channel Planning, Selecting Channel Partners: Change; Training;
Motivating; Evaluating, Channel Management: Use of Power; Channel Conflict, Channel Information System:
Elements; Purpose, Channel Performance Evaluation, International Channels: Mode of Entry Decision
Case Studies in Sales
REFERENCE
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7.

Panda T, Sachdev S,
: Sales and Distribution Management, Oxford University pres
Havaldar, Krishna K,
: Sales and Distribution Management, Tata McGraw Hill
Gupta S. L,
: Sales & Distribution Management: Text & Cases in Indian Perspectives, Excel Books
Still, Kundiff, Govoni,
: Sales and Distribution Management, PHI,
L. Gorchels, C. West, E. J. Marien,
:The Managers Guide to Distribution Channels, McGrawHills,
Russell W. McCalley, : Marketing Channel Management: People, Products, Programs, and Markets, Greenwood
Publishing Group,
Robert Hastings
: Channel Sales & Management In Distribution, Businessman Pub.

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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PRODUCT AND BRAND MANAGEMENT

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The course aims to make the learner familiar with the management of product and brands in the context of marketing. It
orients the learner to carefully understand the pivotal role a product manager and the significance of product and brand
related decisions.
Course Structure:
Product Management: Product Development, Product focused organization; Market focused organization, Factors
influencing design of the product, Changes affecting product management.
Developing Product Strategy: Setting objectives & alternatives, Product strategy over the life- cycle, Customer
analysis, Competitor analysis, Design of manufacture, New Product Development.
Market Potential & Sales Forecasting: Forecasting target market potential and sales, Methods of estimating
markets and sales potential, Sales forecasting, planning for involvement in international Market.
Brand & Brand Management: Commodities Vs Brands, The role of Brands, The brand equity concept, Brand
Equity Models- Brand Asset Valuation, Aaker Model, BRANDZ, Brand Resonance, Building Brand Equity, Brand
Identity and Brand Image.
Brand Leveraging & Brand Performance: Establishing brand equity management system, measuring sources of
brand equity and consumer mind-set, Co-branding, celebrity endorsement.
Brand Positioning & Brand Building: Brand knowledge, Brand portfolios and market segmentation, Steps of
brand building, Identifying and establishing brand positioning, Defining and establishing brand values.
Designing & Sustaining Branding Strategies: Brand Hierarchy, Branding Strategy, Brand extension and brand
transfer, Managing brand over time.
Managing & Measuring Brand Equity: Brand Reinforcement, Brand Revitalization, Brand Crisis, Brand Value
chain, Brand Audits, Brand Tracking, Brand Valuation.

REFERENCE
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Product Management Donal R. Lehmann, Russel S. Winer


Keller, Kevin Lane; Strategic Brand Management; Pearson education, New Delhi
Verma, Harsha: Brand Management; Excel Books; New Delhi
Kapferer, Jean Noel; Strategic Brand Management; Kogan Page; NewDelhi
Kumar, S. Ramesh; marketing and Branding The Indian Scenario; Pearson Education; New Delhi
Kapoor, Jagdeep ; 24 Brand Mantras, Sage Publications; New Delhi
Sengupta Subroto; Brand Positioning: Strategies for competitive advantage; Tata McGraw Hill; New Delhi
Clifton, Rita & Simmons., John; Brands and Branding; The Economist; Delhi

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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e-MARKETING

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

It will acquaint the students with the basics of e-marketing, enhancing e-marketing performance, enhancing customer
experience, evaluating and measuring e-marketing campaigns.
Course Structure:
Framework for e-marketing - Evolution, Commercial beginnings of the Web, Characteristics, Drivers of Internet
Economy; Internet Business models and Strategies; e-marketing Plan, Internet as a marketing platform:
opportunities, challenges, barriers and benefits of e-marketing
Applications of Web 2.0-in Marketing, tools of web 2.0, Blogs, Applications of web 2.0 in India, Internet
communities and marketing: the creation and transfer of value within communities, Overview of Global E
marketing, Future of e-Marketing
Marketing Environment - Ethical, legal, Social and regulatory issues in e-Marketing, Internet as a direct Response
Medium, Understanding the e-Consumer, e-Consumer Behavior, Internet User Segments, Internet, Building eBrands, Interactive Brand Building, Recent Trends in e-branding
Differentiation and Positioning - Strategies in e-marketing, Distribution in e-marketing, e-marketing
Communication - Online Advertising, Search Email, and other marketing tools, Customer Relationship in eMarketing, Customer Service and Support in web space, Recent Trends in e-customer service.
Developing and maintaining website for e-marketing - Measuring and Evaluating Web Marketing Programs,
Variables used to measure website traffic, audiences and marketing campaigns, Measuring internet advertising
effectiveness. Role of Social media in advertising.
Case Studies in E marketing
REFERENCE
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5.

Mohammed, Fisher, Jaworski and Cahill : Internet Marketing Building Advantage in a networked economy Tat
McGraw-Hill
Strauss and Frost
: E-Marketing, Prentice-Hall
Mary Roberts
: Internet Marketing, Cengage Learning
Vassos
: Strategic Internet Marketing Practical e-commerce and branding Tactics, Que Books
Chaffey, Meyer, Johnston and Ellis Chadwick : Internet Marketing, Prentice- Hall/Financial Times

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The present course aims at familiarizing the participants with the global dynamism of retail practices and provides a
specialize platform for developing cutting edge skills in retails. It also facilitates an understanding of synergies created by
integration of retail concepts and practices. Class participation will be fundamental to the development of these skills.
Course Structure:
Overview of Retailing-Retailing Defined, Functions of Retailing, Retail Theories, Models, & Formats, Global
Retail Industry, Drivers and Challenges for Indian Retail Industry.
Retailing Strategy-Factors Influencing the Retail Shoppers, Branding Strategy, Pricing Strategy, SCM Strategy
Retail Location-Levels of Location Decision, Trading-Area analysis, Factors Affecting the Attractiveness of a Site
Store Layout, Design and Visual Merchandising-Importance of Design, Objective of Store Layout, Types of Store
Layout, Space Management, Fixtures, Flooring & Ceiling, Lighting, Color, Signage, Music, Scent.
Merchandise Assortment-Concept of the Private Label, Category Management Concept, Role of the Category
Captain, Category Management Business Process, Assortment Planning Process.
REFERENCE
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Berman B and Evans J R


Michael Lervy M and Weitz B W
Newman A J and Cullen P- Retailing
Varley R and Rafiq M
A.J. Lamba
Swapna Pradhan
Suja Nair
Roger Cox & Paul Brittain
P. K. Sinha & D. P. Uniyal

: Retail Management, Prentice Hall


: Retailing Management, Tata McGraw- Hill
: Environment and Operations, Harcourt Publishers Ltd
: Principles of Retail Management, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke
: The Art of Retailing , McGrawHill
: Retailing Management Text & Cases, McGraw-Hill
: Retail Management, Himalaya Publication
: Retailing An Introduction, Financial Times Prentice Hall
: Managing Retailing, Oxford University Press.
Marks

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements (carrying 14
marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will be four alternate sets of
questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A & B. The last question (14 marks)
will be short note type containing four options out of which any two options are required to be attempted.

70

Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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STRATEGIC MARKETING

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The objective of the present course is to develop analytical skills for the formulation and implementation of market
driven strategies. It also aims at recognizing, embracing, and managing change by focusing on higher-level strategic
issues and decision making to deliver superior value to customers in global market and competitive situations. Class
participation through case discussion will be fundamental to the development of these skills.
Course Structure:
Introduction-An Introduction to Strategic Marketing: The Changing Role of Marketing Marketing in 21st century,
Factors responsible for the change and their impact, Dimensions of Strategic Marketing, Challenges of Strategic
Marketing. Market Driven Strategy Identifying Distinctive Capabilities, Creating Value for Customer, Establishing
Strategic Focus, Setting Marketing Objectives.
Relationship Strategy-Market Segmentation Strategy Creating New Market Space, Matching Value Opportunities
and Capabilities, Target Market Strategies, Positioning Strategy
Product Strategy-Product Strategies - Product Strategy Issues & Challenges, Product Life-Cycle Strategies,
Strategies New Product, Branding Strategies, Packaging Strategies
Pricing Strategies Analyzing Customer Price Sensitivity and Competitors Response, Legal & Ethical Issues in
Pricing, Price Positioning, Pricing Strategies & Pricing models
Product Strategy-Integrated Marketing Communication Strategies Setting IMC Objectives, Deciding Role of
Promotion, Pull vs. Push Strategies, Advertising Strategy, Creative Strategy, Media Strategy, Strategies for Sales
Promotion, Publicity & Direct Marketing.
Distribution Strategy-Channel Objectives, Role Performed by Distribution System, Strategies at different Channel
Levels, Implementation Strategies
Suggested Case Readings-State Bank of India Competitive Strategies of a Market Leader; Sony Ericsson's Mobile
Music Strategy; Monster Inc. Strategic Growth in India; Starbucks : Selling Experience; Bausch & Lomb Effective
Positioning; Horlicks' & Cadburys Repositioning Strategies; The Nirma Story; Pepsico's 'Focus' Strategy; Launch of
Amaron Automotive Batteries; Hindustan Times Vs Times Of India; Promotional Strategies of Cellular Service
Providers in India; Cox and Kings Service with a Difference; Social Marketing Lessons from CRY in India; Dells
Distributions System.
REFERENCE
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3.
4.
5.

Carol H. Anderson
: Strategic Marketing, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
D. W. Cravens & N. F. Piercy
: Strategic Marketing, McGraw Hill/Irwin
O.C. Ferrell, Michael D. Hartline
: Strategic Marketing, South-Western Cengage
Boyod Wlker, Mullins Larrech
: Marketing Strategy, McGraw Hill
Colin, David J. : Strategic Marketing Management; Planning, Implementation & Control: Pearson Richard M. S. Wilson;
Gilligan, Oxford, Butterworth-Heinemann
6. Aaker, David
: Strategic Marketing, Wiley-India
7. George S.
: Market Driven Strategy Day; Process of Creating Value, Free Press
8. J. P. Guiltinan, G. W. Paul, T. J. Madden
: Marketing Management Strategies and Programs, McGraw-Hill Companies
9. Jain, Subhash
: Marketing; Planning and Strategy,South-Western College Pub
10. Kerin Roger, Peterson Robert
: Strategic Marketing Management, Allyn and Bacon
11. P. Baines, R. Brennan & P Garneau
: Contemporary Strategic Marketing, Palgrave

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:

Marks

The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements (carrying 14
marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will be four alternate sets of
questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A & B. The last question (14 marks)
will be short note type containing four options out of which any two options are required to be attempted.

70

Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

30
100

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ADVANCED MARKETING RESEARCH

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The course aims to start a discussion on the challenges of marketing research and analyzing consumer behavior in the
dynamically developing global environment. Relevant advanced marketing research approaches, concepts and tools are
being presented, discussed and applied by students within a course project.
Course Structure:
Introduction to Marketing Research-Nature and Scope of Marketing Research; Role of Marketing Research in the
Designing and Implementation of Marketing Programs; the Marketing Research Process; Marketing Research
Designs
The Source & Collection of Data-Observational Methods; Attitude Measurement Techniques; Motivational
Research Techniques; Administration of Surveys Methods & Techniques, Use of Questionnaire & Schedules.
Introduction to Marketing Data Analysis-Review of Basic Descriptive Statistics; Introduction to SPSS; Data
Reading & Coding; Simple Inferential Statistical Analysis Tools
Multivariate Data Analysis Techniques-Regression Analysis (Advertising Budget Decisions etc.) Violation of
Assumptions in Regression Analysis & Therapy, Types of Regression Analysis Factor Analysis (Questionnaire
Development & Advertising Theme Decisions etc.) Fundamental Theorem & Central Concept, Factor Extraction
Methods & Criteria, Factor Rotation & Scores Cluster Analysis (Market Segmentation etc.) Concepts and Process,
Hierarchical versus Non-hierarchical Cluster Algorithms, Linkage Methods, Determination of Cluster Number,
Interpretation and Profiling of Cluster Solutions Discriminant Function Analysis (Brand & Product Line Decisions
etc.) - Significance Tests and Wilks Lambda, Standardized Canonical Discriminant Function Coefficients, Structure
Matrix, Interpreting Discriminant Functions and Classification. Multidimensional Scaling (Strategy Formulation) Basic Principles and Application in Marketing, Data Collection Methods, Determining Proximity, The MDS
Algorithm, Number of Dimensions and their Interpretation, Assessing Reliability and Validity.
Marketing Research Project-The student or group of students needs to apply this course learning in a real
marketing research project of their interest area with submission of research project report and class presentation of
the same.
REFERENCE
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Malhotra N.K.
: Marketing Research An Applied Orientation, Pearson Education, New Delhi
William G. Zikmund
: Business Research Methods, Cengage Learning, New Delhi
Tull & Hawkins
: Marketing Research, Prentice Hall of India,Delhi
Beri G.C
: Marketing Research, Tata McGraw Hill,
Karlinger, Fred N.
: Foundations of Behavioural Research.
Aaker, Kumar, and Day
: Marketing Research, John Willey
Churchill and Iaccubucci
: Marketing Research: Methodological Foundations, Cengage Learning
Coakes, Sheridan and Clara Ong : SPSS Version 18.0 for Windows: Analysis without Anguish, John Wiley & Sons,
Inc. List of cases and specific references including research papers, articles and books will be announced in the class.

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

Course Structure of MBA Program of FMS, BHU Session 2012-13 onwards

IV Semester

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TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

This course intends to introduce the concept of Total Quality Management, which hinges on continuous improvements as
the core mission of the upper management. Zero- defect or non- conformance is the operational objective of an
organization. It intends to explain concept and strategies for implementing and managing quality for product and
services, to discuss various aspects and interfaces within and outside the system.
Course Structure:
Understanding Quality-Quality, Competitiveness and Customers, Understanding and Building the Quality Chains,
Managing Quality, Quality starts with understanding the Needs, Quality in all functions.
Models and Frameworks for Total Quality Management-Early TQM Frameworks. Quality award models, the
four Ps and three Cs of TQM- A new models for TQM.
Policy, Strategy and Goal Deployment-Integrating TQM into the Policy and Strategy, The Development of
Policies and Strategies.
Design for Quality-Design, Innovation and Improvement, The Design Process, Quality Function Deployment
(QFD) The House of Quality, Specifications and Standards, Design in the Service sector, Failure Mode, Effect and
Criticality Analysis (FMECA), the links between good design and Managing the Business.
Performance Measurement Framework-Performance measurement and improvement cycle, Cost of Quality, the
Process model for Quality Costing, A performance measurement Framework, The implementation of performance
measurement systems.
Benchmarking-The Why and What of Benchmarking, The purpose and Practice of Benchmarking, The role of
Benchmarking in Change, Communicating, Managing stakeholders and lowering Barriers, Choosing BenchmarkingDriven Change activities wisely.
Process Management-Process Management Design, Process. Classification framework and Process Modeling,
Process Flowcharting. Leadership, People and Implementation aspect of Process Management.
Process Redesign/ Engineering-Re- Engineering the Organization, What is BPR and what does it do, Processes for
redesign, The Redesign Process, BPR- the People and the Leaders.
Quality Management System-Concept of Quality Management System, Quality Management System
requirements, other management systems and models, Improvements made to Quality Management Systems.
Continuous Improvement-A Systematic approach, Some basic tools and techniques, Statistical Process Control,
Some additional techniques for Process Design and Improvement, Taguchi Methods for Process Improvement, Six
Sigma, The DRIVE Framework for continuous improvement.
Human Resource Management-Introduction, Strategic alignment of HRM policies, Effective Communication,
Employee Empowerment and involvement, Training and Development, Teams and Teamwork
Communications, Innovation and Learning-Communicating the Quality Strategy, Communicating the Quality
message, Communication, Learning, Education and Training.
Implementing TQM-TQM and the Management of Change, Planning the Implementation of TQM, Sustained
improvement.
REFERENCE
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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9.

Bank, J.
: The Essence of Total Quality Management, Prentice Hall.
Dale, B. G.(ed)
: Managing Quality, Philip Allen, Hemel Hempstead
Feigenbaum, A.V.
: Total Quality Control, McGraw Hill, New York.
Nasao Nemoto
: Total Quality Control for Management, Englewood Cliffs, N. J. Prentice Hall Inc.
Crosby, P. B.
: Quality is Free, McGraw Hill, New York.
Juran, J.M., (ed)
: Quality Control Handbook, McGraw Hill, New York.
Kehoe, D.F.
: The Fundamentals of Quality Management, Chapman & Hall, London
Grant, E. L., & R.S. Leavenworth : Statistical Quality Control, McGraw Hill, New York.
J. J. M. & F. Gryana
: Quality Planning and Analysis, McGraw Hill, New York.

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

This course intends to develop the basic concepts, principles, problems, and procedures in inventory management and
provide the student an appreciation of the crucial role of inventory and materials management in the efficiency,
competitiveness, and profitability of a business organization. Further it will also help in formulation and application of
methods and models for inventory management.
Course Structure:
Inventory concept-Importance & Scope of Inventory Control, Types of Inventory, functions, use; Dependent and
Independent Demand of Inventory, Costs Associated with Inventory, Selective Inventory Control, Classification of
items, and Inventory control with deterministic and stochastic demands with and without lead time. Understanding
lead time. Internal and external lead time. Cumulative lead time.
Strategic Inventory Management-Objectives and Importance of the inventory management function in reference to
Profitability, Strategy, customer satisfaction and Competitive Advantage. Competitive Inventory management,
Reduce Inventory Costs through Inventory Strategies: Benchmarking, Streamline process, Know your vendors,
Establish a vendor scorecard, Manage your vendors, Negotiate terms, Provide limitless access to information
systems, Invest in systems, Invest in inventory control staff, Consistent forecasting philosophy, Review, recite, and
retain key data, Clear a days-work-in-a-day, Liquidation, Inbound freight, Importing.
Inventory Classification-Its use in controlling inventory, Setup time and inventory control, safety stock
determination considering service level. Strategies to increase Inventory Turns, Reduce throughput time, Reduce
WIP, eliminate waste, and reduce inventory level in service and manufacturing organizations.
Inventory models-Fixed Order Versus Fixed Interval systems Developing Special Quantity Discount Models
Inventory Model for Manufactured Items Economic Lot Size when Stock Replenishment is instantaneous.,
Perishable Inventories, allocation and distribution model for perishable products, Continuously deteriorating
inventory models, age dependent perishability, Periodic Review Models with Stochastic Demand, Single period
(Newsboy) Models, Dynamic Inventory Models with Stochastic Demand
Material Requirement Planning Systems (MRP)-Meaning, purpose and advantage of MRP, Data Requirements
and Management Bill of Materials, Master Production Schedules, process of MRP, output of MRP. Make Or Buy
Decisions: Concept of outsourcing, Factors influencing Make Or Buy Decisions, Trends in Make Or Buy Decisions
in context of core competency.
Materials Management-MM in JIT Environment: Zero inventory concept, Excess Inventory: Roadblock to WorldClass Manufacturing, Materials management in JIT environment, Vendor Managed Inventory, vendor relationship in
JIT context.
REFERENCE
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3.
4.
5.

E. L. Porteus
: Foundations of Stochastic Inventory Theory, Stanford Univ. Press,
P. H. Zipkin
: Foundations of Inventory Management, Irwin/McGraw-Hill,
I Sahin
: Regenerative Inventory Systems, Springer Verlag,
Zipkin
: Foundations of Inventory Management McGraw Hill.
Seetharama L Narsimhan, Dennis W McLeavy & Peter J Billington : Production Planning and Inventory Control Prentice Hall Of India Pvt Ltd
6. J. R. Tony Arnold & Stephen N. Chapman : Introduction To Materials Management, - Prentice Hall
7. Richard J. Tersine
: Principles of Inventory and Materials Management - Prentice Hall PTR
8. Max Muller
: Essentials of Inventory Management - AMACOM/American Management Association
9. J H Greene
: Production And Inventory Control - Homewood III: Richard D Irwin
10. Silver, E. & Peterson. R.
: Decision System for Inventory Management and Production Control, Wiley,
PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

Course Structure of MBA Program of FMS, BHU Session 2012-13 onwards

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BUSINESS PROCESS REENGINEERING

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

Business Process Reengineering (BPR) is a systematic approach to helping an organization analyze and improve its
processes. All systems are designed, developed and engineered to support business processes. Therefore, an
understanding of the business processes is crucial to choosing how to build and manage systems.
Course Structure:
Introduction to Business Processes, Business Process Excellence, Steps for Business Process Reengineering, BPR
in Information Technology and Systems
Research Opportunities in Business Process Technology, BPR Implementation Methodology, Semantics of
Business Process Models, When Should a Process be Started, Steps to Progress BPR from Project to Program
Success Factors in BPR, Decomposing Business Processes, Structured Business Process Specification, Managing
Barriers to BPR Success
Software Reengineering, the Process Audit, Functional Information System, Workflow Technology and Human
Computer Interaction, Lean Manufacturing and the Environment, Functional Information System, Service Oriented
Architecture
Case studies and problems relating to real world contemporary issues in BPR
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Draheim, D. : Business Process Technology: A Unified View on Business Processes, Workflows & Applications,
Springer Verlag
H., Michael & C, James : Reengineering the Corporation: A Manifesto for Business Revolution, New York:
HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.
C. James : Reengineering Management: The Mandate for New Leadership, New York: HarperCollins Publishers,
Inc.
Darnton, G and Darnton,M : Business Process Analysis, Intern. Thompson Business Press,
D. Thomas H. : Process Innovation; Reengineering Work through Information Technology, Harvard Business
School Press,

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS RESEARCH

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

The objective of the course is to make the learner familiar with the advanced operations research techniques and their
applications in managerial decision making.
Course Structure:
Allocation-Introduction, general Linear Programming problems, Transportation Problems, Assignment Problems,
Solution of Linear Programming, Transportation and Assignment Problems by computer package.
Theory of Games-Introduction, Assumptions, Definitions and Classification of Games, Two Person Zero Sum
Games, Pure Strategies and Saddle Point, Mixed Strategies, Shortcut method for finding optimum mixed strategies,
Solution of Games by Dominance, Graphical Solution of Games, Solution by Linear Programming, Solution by
Computer package.
Queuing Theory- Introduction, Queuing and Cost Behaviour, Definitions for Queuing Systems, Single Channel,
Single Server Queuing Model (M/M/1), Economic Aspects of Queuing Solution by Computer package
Simulation-Introduction, Steps involved in Monte Carlo Simulation, Application of Simulation Method, Advantages
and Disadvantages of Simulation.
Market Analysis-Introduction, Markov Process, Transition Matrix, and Prediction of Market Shares for Future
Periods, Steady State Conditions, Absorbing Chains, and Solution by Computer package.
Replacement Models-Introduction, Replacement of Equipment which deteriorates with time, Replacement of items
that Fail Completely, Staffing Problems, Solution with the help of computer, individual and Group Replacement.
REFERENCE
1.
2.
3.

Harvey J. Greenberg, Frederic H. Murphy, Susan H. Shaw : Advanced Techniques in the Practice of Operations
Research, North Holland
Quantitative Analysis for Business Decision
: H.Bierman, C.P.Bonini, & W.H.Houseman, Richard D.Irwin Inc.
F.S. Hiller & G.J. Lieberman
: Introduction to Operations Research.

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

Course Structure of MBA Program of FMS, BHU Session 2012-13 onwards

IV Semester

Marks

70

30
100

MB

OO

45

Course Objective:

WORK SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN


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Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

This course intends to analyze manufacturing service process for methods improvement, to learn the techniques and
procedure of methods, study and work measurement including setting of time standard, to develop competence in
applying methodology of work study and value engineering to design of work systems.
Course Structure:
Productivity-Introduction, Productivity Index, Measurement of Individual workers productivity, Productivity of
Capital, Motion and Time Study and Productivity
Definition, Scope and History of Motion and Time Study-Definition of Motion and Time Study, Work Methods
Design, Work Measurement, Scope, Non- manufacturing Activities, Taylors use of Time Study, Taylors
Investigation of Shoveling, Motion Study as it was developed by the Gilbreths, Micro-motion Study, The Cycle
Graph and the Chrono-cycle Graph.
The General Problem Solving Process-Problem Definition, Analysis of Problem, Search for Possible Solutions,
Evaluation of Alternatives, Recommendations for action.
Work Methods Design-Procedure, Selection, Recording Techniques, Process analysis, Setting up Time Reduction
Techniques, Fundamental Hand Motions, Motion Study and Micro-motion Study, Equipments making the Motion
Pictures, Film Analysis, The use of Fundamental Hand Motions, Principles of Motion Economy as related to the use
of the Human Body, Workplace and Design of Tools & Equipment.
Time Study-Equipments, Process, Determining the Rating Factor, Allowances, Time Standard from Standard Data
and Formulas, Computer Aided Time Study, Computerized Machine and Equipment Downtime Monitoring and
Reporting, Predetermined Time Systems: The Work Factor System, Methods- Time Measurement, Work Sampling.
Wage Payment-The Relation of Motion and Time Study to Wage Incentives, Multi-factor Wage Incentive Plans.
Advance Work Study-Synthetic Time Standards and Introduction to Predetermined Motion Time Systems and
Standards, Business Process Analysis and Mapping, Basic Work System, Physical and Cognitive Task Analysis,
Office Planning and Design, Value Engineering Concepts, Methods of Function Analysis and Creative idea
generation.
REFERENCE
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Niebel B.W. & Freivalds A


: Methods, Standards and Work Design, McGraw Hill
ILO
: Introduction to Work Study, Universal Publishing Corporation.
Barnes R M
: Motion and Time Study: Design and Measurement of Work, John Wiley & Sons
Meyers F. E. and Stewart J.R. : Motion and Time Study, Prentice Hall.
Mundel M.E.
: Motion and Time Study: Improving Productivity, Prentice Hall
Richard Park
: Value Engineering; A Plan for Innovation, Boca Raton, St. Lucie Press.
Babbage, Charles
: On the Economy of Machinery & Manufacturers, Charles Knight, Pall Mall, East, London.
Gilbreth, F.B. and L. M.
: Fatigue Study, Macmillan Co., New York.

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

Course Structure of MBA Program of FMS, BHU Session 2012-13 onwards

IV Semester

Marks

70

30
100

MB

OO

46

MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT

Course Objective:

Total Periods: 40 (4 Credits)

This course intends to develop familiarity with the role of maintenance management for competitive advantage,
structuring the maintenance function, preventive, predictive and productive maintenance strategies and policies for
managing operation, productivity, quality and growth.
Course Structure:
Introduction-Asset Management, Failures: There Consequences, Role of Maintenance in Failures, Maintenance: An
overview, Maintenance: An Important Tool of Planned Productivity, The Extended role of Maintenance.
Maintenance objectives and Functions-Maintenance objectives, Downtime control/management, The TwoPronged Attack.
Maintenance Organization-Maintenance engineering organizational prerequisites, factors determining
effectiveness of a maintenance organization.
Maintenance Systems-Breakdown Maintenance, Routine Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, Preventive
Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, Design out Maintenance.
Design Of Maintenance Systems-Criticality Determination, Maintenance System Design Optimization.
Total Planned Maintenance System & Documentation-Planning, System Components, Equipment Record Card,
Scheduling Process, Work Specification, Maintenance Records & Documentation, History Record Card, Defect
Analysis Record, Maintenance Work order, Information Analysis, Maintenance Control System.
Calibration and Quality-Calibration System, Maintenance Quality
Maintenance Training, Incentives and Safety Management-Need for Maintenance Training, Planning for
Training Maintenance Incentives, Design Principles, Safety Principles and Guidelines, Safety Management.
Computers in Maintenance and Maintenance Budget-Computer Systems, Areas of Computer Application,
Maintenance Budget
Energy Saving Through Planned Maintenance-Energy Saving, Cleaning & Cycling Replacement, Economizing
on Light.
Facility Investment Decision(FID) and Life Cycle Costing-Factors influencing Facility Investment Decisions,
Alternatives to Facility Investment Decisions, Facility Investment Decisions, Concept of Economic Life, The
Mathematical Model, Time Value of Money, Capital Recovery Factor, Depreciation.
Evaluation of Maintenance Management-Need for Evaluation, Challenges in Maintenance Management Function,
Parameters in Expectations, Background of Maintenance Function, Equipment Discard Policy, SWOT Analysis,
Evaluation Process of Plant Engineering, Evaluation by Reports, Subjective Methods of Evaluation, Objective
Criteria of Evaluation, Maintenance Management- Futuristic Scenario.
REFERENCE
1. Balachand, B.S.
: Design and Management to Life Cycle Costing.
2. Bullock, J.H.
: Maintenance Planning and Control, National Association of Accountants, New York
3. Get, K.H., and Bakh, I.C.: Models of Preventive Maintenance, North Holland, Amsterdam.
4. Heintzeiman, J.E.
: Complete Handbook of Maintenance, Prentice Hall Englewood Cliffs
5. Hibi, S.
: How to Measure Maintenance Performance, Asian Productivity Organization, Tokyo.
6. Husband, T.M.
: Maintenance Management and Terotechnology, Westmead- Saxon House, London.
7. Cooling, W.C.
: Maintenance Management, American Management Association, New York.
8. Terry W.
: Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Industrial Press New York
9. Corder, A. A.
: Maintenance management Techniques. McGraw Hill
10. Harriss, Ellya, M.J. : Management of Industrial Maintenance, Butterworths, London.
11. Higgins, L.R. and Morrrow, L.C.: Maintenance Engineering Handbook, McGraw Hill New York.
12. Mann, L., Jr.
: Maintenance Management, Health and Company, Lexington D.C., UK.
PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
The Theory paper will consist of one short answer type question containing seven True or False statements
(carrying 14 marks), which are to be explained with reasons in not more than 50 words. In addition, there will
be four alternate sets of questions, out of which one set will be long answer type and two will have two parts A
& B. The last question (14 marks) will be short note type containing four options out of which any two
options are required to be attempted.
Sessionals: Class Test/Quizzes (average of 2 best out of 3) Write up, Presentation and Participation
Total Marks

Course Structure of MBA Program of FMS, BHU Session 2012-13 onwards

IV Semester

Marks

70

30
100

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